Hideki Irabu had a very good curveball. Just a straight up and down, swing-and-miss curveball.

I could never wear another uniform. I will forever be a Yankee.

What people might find surprising: I taught my wife to change diapers when we had our first.

I don't want to be gone. I don't want to be somewhere else. I consider myself a Yankee.

I'm always happy. I like to have fun. During the game, I don't like showing my emotions, though. I'm all about winning the game. I take a lot of responsibility for that.

You gotta take care of yourself; you cant do anything in excess.

My dad was the first one who said, 'You're going to end up behind the plate because you've got a very good arm and you're very smart when it comes to calling a game.'