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.

I play in New York, man. Criticism is part of the game. You take criticism as a challenge.

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

There's responsibility, but there's also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.

In my opinion, I've had the greatest job in the world. I got a chance to be the shortstop for the New York Yankees, and there's only one of those. And I always felt as though it was my job, was to try to provide joy and entertainment for you guys, but it can't compare to what you brought me. So for that, thank you very much.

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.

It doesn't take any talent to play hard.