The longer you wait to decide what you want to do, the more time you're wasting. It's up to you to want something so badly that your passion shows through in your actions. Your actions, not your words, will do the shouting for you.

When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.

I try to stay as private as possible; I know that's difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.

The guy's (Shane Spencer) ridiculous. No one hits home runs like that. I'm telling you, man, it's ridiculous.

Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I'm not going to lie to you. There's a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.

My parents always felt if I worked hard enough I could make any dream come true.

If you're going to play at all, you're out to win. Baseball, board games, playing Jeopardy, I hate to lose.