The name Derek Jeter is made for stardom. He's got an infectious smile, and he's so handsome and well-behaved. He's just a fine young man who does everything right. He's like Jack Armstrong and Frank Merriwell, guys I grew up rooting for. Some guys come along who just measure up.

David Cone is in a class by himself with three or four other players.

If you don't have a hernia yet then you're not pulling your own weight!

Second place is really the first loser.

I'm really 95 percent Mr. Rogers, and only 5 percent Oscar the Grouch.'

I guess heaven needed a shortstop.

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.