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.

Baseball has changed dramatically since I began my tenure with the Yankees.

When I was 16 years old, my brother Frank said, 'You'd better become a catcher, because you're too big and fat to do anything else.' Well, I took his advice. It was a quick way to get to the big leagues, and I've never regretted it.

I'm a very private person, and I don't want to share stuff with anyone.

I just don't like to dwell on stuff.

I feel very fortunate to have broken in with the Milwaukee Braves organization.

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.