The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold.

Defense usually doesn't make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.

It doesn't take any talent to play hard.

I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don't short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.

Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.

During the offseason, I go to the movies almost every day. You hear about women buying shoes? I buy DVDs. I definitely have a problem.

The Yankees have twenty-five heroes.