My role is to set everything in motion.

Passiveness affects everything. It affects you on the bases and on defense. It affects your thinking. I can't be passive.

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

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.

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

You are recognized by your bat. If you are the best hitting shortstop out there, that's how you win a Gold Glove. That's the way it is. It shouldn't be-it's a defensive award.

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.