He pitches better when he's mad, so I try to make him that way.

I belong a Yankee. I'm really happy that I got the chance to sign a good contract, and really happy that I got the chance to stay with the Yankees. Going elsewhere, I was going to hear the offers, but the Yankees made it really tough.

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.'

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

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

I think you learn. You learn from your mistakes. You learn from things you do and try to stay away from the negatives in your life. I think I've grown.

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