I have always loved the Bay Area. I spent a lot of time in the Bay Area. I started my career there. That's a huge part of the excitement for me.

I've been on teams that lost a hundred games in a season. I've been on teams that had a shot to make the playoffs and fizzled out at the end.

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

I don't think much about whether fans will remember me.

I used to lead off when I was a rookie. I've always been able to bunt.

For me, I tend to sit back sometimes and just count my blessings because of how long I've played.

The first time I picked up a bat in a professional game, I hit a ball hard left-handed, and my first home run was so effortless, it surprised me.