Joe Torre would tell you to make sure you can hit the ball on the outside part of the plate

When you come right down to it, I guess I really am pretty bland.

It's always great when you're really needed.

If you live what you believe, you will always have the respect of others.

To go to hospitals and see people fight and overcome cystic fibrosis or cancer or any number of illnesses is to see courage that is humbling. And athletes constantly need to be humbled.

My heroes are people who are working hard and trying to make a good living for their families. My heroes are people who put their families first.

I think people found out I'm just like anybody else. I've got problems, too.