I planned on being successful ever since I was young. To me, this is nothing to be surprised about.

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.

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.

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

The bottom line is just that Rickey Henderson was my favorite player. His flair, his style-the key word is impact-he's an impact player.

I've got numbers in my head that I'd like to keep to myself. If I get them or pass them, only I will know.