Honestly, at one time I thought Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did, I mean, I wasn't born until 1961, and I grew up in Indiana.

I'm not afraid of criticism or what somebody may think.

I'm always writing at night - things I would change, things I would do differently. When I write a note, it sticks in my head differently.

We all have the temptation to be backseat drivers when it comes to decisions that don't work out the way we want.

I have had many occasions this year where I questioned and second-guessed my decision in a game, but it comes down to learning from mistakes and being accountable for what you did right or did wrong.

I like being close to the bats.

Baseball's still a game. I don't want it to be work. I want it to be a game.