It's nice to be in first place. But just because you're not on a winner doesn't mean you're a loser.

We all have different ways to do things.

I was always a little hesitant to accuse people of loading a bat to hit a ball farther. I was always very hesitant to approach people because I never had any evidence that I had firsthand knowledge of.

My 12 years in New York were very, very special, the fans were very special, and it's something I will take with me wherever I go and into retirement.

Winning is a lot of fun. I remember having a meeting a couple years ago and telling the guys: 'You're not enjoying yourselves.' O'Neill said to me afterwards, 'Skip, it's not fun unless you win.'

Major league baseball is about the history of the game. Baseball history is so important. It's so much more than money.

Every place where I played or managed is special to me because of the memories and the friendships that each afforded me.