I have the greatest job in the world. Only one person can have it. You have shortstops on other teams - I'm not knocking other teams - but there's only one shortstop on the Yankees.

Our fans don't want to see us win the Wild Card. They want to see us win the division.

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

The one thing I always said to myself was that when baseball started to feel more like a job, it would be time to move forward.

I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.

You don't just accidentally show up in the World Series.

So is work ethic. You do things over and over again, and when you get in a situation you like to think it comes natural. I think there has to be a mind-set that you’re not afraid to fail. I’m not afraid to fail. I’ve done it quite a bit. The calmer you are, the more the game slows down for you, and I think part of that is controlling your emotions.