It's critical that the manager has the respect of players so he can make the moves that he feels is appropriate without having somebody go to the papers. They respect you. So you respect them back.

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.

I've been complimented enough and asked to run for various offices out here in Utah, but right now, I'm not interested. I don't know that I have the stomach for it.

Tommie Aaron taught me how to have a good attitude, to be easy going and not get uptight.

Whether I'm hitting .100 or .300, I have resolved to at least enjoy every game.

God isn't really interested in our batting averages.

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