Johnny Damon Quotes

Without chiropractic, I wouldn't be able to play consistently throughout the season.

I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.

I like to make an impression.

We all pulled together at the right time, unfortunately, we were down 3-0 to the Yankees when we decided to do it, but we did it. And we shocked the world.

In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.

Whenever I have a bad performance, I look at it as a learning experience.

I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here.

People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game.

A lot of players go into a restaurant and ask for a special table. I go and stand in line with the working people. It's very easy to get spoiled playing professional sports.

The biggest thing I want is for the hitter coming up behind me to get a good pitch to hit.

I try to walk around with a smile on my face.

I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.

I play every game like it's going to be my last.

The most important thing is to have fun.

New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal.

There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need.

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.

I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.

I know who I am. And I know I'm a good person.

I feel like I've been a Yankee my whole life.

I blame myself every night we lose.

There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.

Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.

I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids.

I know what it takes to win ball games.

I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out.

I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.

People have the right to say what they want, but as long as I can go to bed at night and look myself in the mirror, I'll be all right.

I just go out and play.

There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.

I went out as a free agent in Boston and had a great year and I priced myself out of there market, at the time.

I don't understand some people, using biblical terms to criticize me when this is just a game.

What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.