I'm very proud of my area around the plate. I don't want anyone messing with my dirt.

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.

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

You can always look back on having a good defensive day, even if you didn't do anything offensively. You won the game and you contributed.

My father knows me better than anyone. He can tell me over the phone what I'm doing wrong.

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.

Some days are a blessing when you wake up and you say, 'Wow, I feel good today.' Some days are like: 'Wow, I feel bad. I got no chance today.' You tape it up and you go.