I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn't have to look far for role models.

A lot of teams, I think, are just happy to make the post-season. Here, you have to win.

Obviously, you're known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You're a person a lot longer before and after you're a professional athlete.

I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.

The great thing about being a Yankee is that youre always a Yankee.

The last thing you want to do is finish playing or doing anything and wish you would have worked harder.

My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad.