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

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

When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.

I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.

My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true.

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

If you're going to win games, you're going to have to come up with the big hits. That's the bottom line.