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

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

I don't think that anybody should be suspended for life for anything, other than murder. How is it helping someone to say, 'You're done forever, your life's over'?

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

I'm pretty excited, this is a big, big one.

Breathing first, winning next.