Once in a while, I played second base; once in a while, outfield. But those were just pickup games and softball leagues. So when I bought the Yankees, I tried to stay one pace ahead of the players.

Breathing first, winning next.

I haven't always done a good job, and I haven't always been successful - but I know that I have tried.

We plan absentee ownership as far as running the Yankees is concerned.

Winning means everything...You show me a good loser and I'll show a loser.

Irabu is a fat, pus-y toad.

Why would you want to stay manager and be second-guessed by me when you can come up into the front-office and be one of the second-guessers?