I know in the heat of battle, it's hard not to get angry, especially in the 19th inning.

Not that managing in the American League is easy, but this is certainly different. I'll have to have somebody poke me in the rear end when I have a pitcher that's going to hit.

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 have one goal with all my decision: to do whatever is needed to win today's game. I'm loyal to my players, and I stick with people because consistency builds confidence. But if I feel I have to make a change in order to win, I'll do it. I don't ask players to like my decisions, only to accept that I'm doing my job with one thing in mind - winning.

Golf is the only game I know where you call a foul on yourself.

Spring Training is a fun time for me.

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