Even when I'm nervous, I think I'm able to turn that nervous energy into strength.

People think I must have all these superstitions, but I don't. I use my batting gloves 'til they wear out. I broke four or five bats during the streak, and I didn't cry over any of them.

For me personally it doesn't matter who is the manager, I'm going to go out there and play for the manager, and play for this uniform as a team.

If you're talented enough and play long enough, and put up numbers, you'll get to the Hall of Fame. That doesn't make you a World Series winner.

Physical ability only goes so far. You have to work hard the rest of the way.

Even when I'm nervous, I think I'm able to turn that nervous energy into strength.

Why tone down my aggressiveness? When I do, I get in trouble.