You can only milk a cow so long, then you're left holding the pail.

I have always felt that although someone may defeat me, and I strike out in a ball game, the pitcher on the particular day was the best player. But I know when I see him again, I'm going to be ready for his curve ball. Failure is a part of success.

Last year, I was sort of a kid and I was a little scared, I ain't scared any more.

Making the majors is not as hard as staying there, staying interested day after day. It's like being married. The hardest part is to stay married.

Maybe the day will come when I can sit back and be content....But until that day comes, I intend to stay in the batter's box - I don't let the big guys push me out of there anymore - and keep hammering away.

I don't feel right unless I have a sport to play or at least a way to work up a sweat.

You can only milk a cow so long, then you're left holding the pail.