My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad.

You have to be confident, if you're not confident you might as well go home.

During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.

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

You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we're playing a game. It's a business, it's our job, but I don't think you can do well unless you're having fun.

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.

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