I can have fun anywhere, as long as I'm with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.

I get nervous watching teammates. I get nervous for them. Late in the game, pressure situation, I'm nervous for them.

One of the best things about being a Yankee is that you have guys like Whitey Ford, Phil Rizzuto, Ron Guidry and Reggie Jackson wandering around the locker room offering you advice.

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.

Everyone fears rejection.

You're playing a game, whether it's Little League or Game 7 of the Word Series. It's impossible to do well unless you're having a good time. People talk about pressure. Yeah, there's pressure. But I just look at it as fun.

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