It was the class and dignity which he led his life that made him part of all of us. I will forever treasure the close friendship we shared over the years.

People keep coming up to me and asking, 'How does it feel to be banned for life?' Banned for life. I wasn't banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.

I am dead set against free agency. It can ruin baseball.

Surround yourself with amazingly intelligent men and women. The people I work with not only are smarter than I am, possessing both intellectual and emotional intelligence, but also share my determination to succeed. I will not make an important decision without them.

I haven't always made the right decisions.

Ruth was probably the greatest athlete to perform in any sport. Never has there been anybody like him.

Breathing first, winning next.