The toughest thing in hitting shouldn't be deciding when to swing. It is, for me, deciding when not to swing. You should be swinging from the time you get into the batter's box until something says don't swing.

When you go to other parks, they hang banners for the wild-card or Eastern Division or Western Division champions. Around here, they don't hang anything unless its for being world champions.

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

You know, the other day I gave all of my old Angels gear to Goodwill...and Goodwill gave it back.

It's good to know you're working for someone you're familiar with, who's a friend and he has your back and you have his back also.

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'm at the point in my career where to be a winner is more important than any individual things.