War is by no means something glamorous, and I don't think that should ever be forgotten.

I care what people think, but that doesn't change what I say. I am who I am.

I think I've earned a certain level of respect, based on my accomplishments and my consistency.

People love to say we get paid a lot of money to play a game, but it stopped being a game when you start getting paid.

I had the perfect job for a gamer. From February to October, I'd get up at 7 in the morning with nothing to do but play games until I had to be at the park around 1 or 2 o'clock. When I got back after the game, I played until 3 or 4 in the morning.

You could ask any position player and they'll tell you: pitchers aren't athletes.

I tell people all the time that without the fans, I've got nothing.