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

When you're entrusted with a tradition, you've got to protect it.

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.

I'm not a win at all costs guy. Winning isn't everything. It's second to breathing.

He's the leader on this team, I know when Baltimore let us have him, they thought they were giving us a problem. I'll take problems like that anytime.

Is it in the best interest of baseball to sell beer in the ninth inning? Probably not. The rule has got to be more clearly defined. And then some process should be set up where the judge is not also the appeals judge.

But why shouldn't I speak out? Don't you speak out in this country?