What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.

I'm not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.

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

It doesn't feel different being here (at the All-Star Game) I feel like I'm on an All-Star team everyday.

As long as I'm having fun I'm going to play.

It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.

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