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

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

I know what it takes to win ball games.

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

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