The race doesn't always belong to the swift nor the battle to the strong. It belongs rather to those who run the race, who stay the course and who fight the good fight.

Red Sox versus Yankees is the greatest rivalry in sports.

The three-thousand hitting thing was the first time I let individual pressure get to me. I was uptight about it. When I saw the hit going through, I had a sigh of relief more than anything.

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.

You don't always make an out. Sometimes the pitcher gets you out.

Anything less would not have been worthy of me. Anything more would not have been possible.

I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability.