Sometimes they say the world rotates a little different for lefthanders.

That's what I'd like to think that my reputation is - being honest.

Spring Training is a fun time for me.

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.

After you manage the Yankees for 12 years, it's really tough to envision going somewhere else. But then the Dodgers called.

We can learn from past failures and mistakes, but we shouldn't get stuck there. We can keep future goals in mind, but we shouldn't get stuck there, either. The only way to reach our potential is to focus on what we must do now - this moment, this day - to perform effectively and win.

It's all about makeup.