I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don't think about it is when I'm playing it.

When they knock you down, you not only have to get up, but you have to make it clear that you won't be knocked down a second time.

I never stay away from workouts. I work hard. I've tried to take care of my body. I'll never look back and say that I could have done more. I've paid the price in practice, but I know I get the most out of my ability.

I was a lousy hitter in May doing the same things that made me a great hitter in June.

And if I have my choice between a pennant and a triple crown, I'll take the pennant every time.

You never know what's going to happen. Anything can happen there... and often does.

I think about baseball when I wake up in the morning. I think about it all day and I dream about it at night. The only time I don't think about it is when I'm playing it.