I played for 18 years, but the only thing that meant anything to me was the World Series.

When I was coming home from school as a youngster, and I saw my dad's car in the driveway, I would go to a friend's house. I connected my dad being there with fear.

When I was a player and hit into a double play, I felt as if I was letting everyone down.

Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It's about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.

I don't think there's any player that's more talented than Alex Rodriguez. He cares very deeply about doing well. Baseball is his life. He puts a lot of pressure on himself.

Baseball is a game of life. It's not perfect, but it feels like it is.

There is no worse emotion than fear.