When you sign on to do a job, you hope you'll be able to get it done. But that's not always in your control.

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

Baseball has always been filled with negative statistics.

If I intimidate people, that's not my intention.

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.

Every time I pull somebody out of the bullpen, I believe he can do the job. I have to believe it. If he doesn't, hopefully he will do it the next time.

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.