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 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 want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.

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.

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

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