I want to play every game of my career in an Astros uniform.

I wish I was just a left-handed hitter. It's really tough having to keep both sides sharp, and that's one reason why you don't see switch-hitters hit for that high of an average. You're always fighting one side or the other.

I think any great performer or athlete has to have a little bit of a gut to be great.

Obviously, the only reason I'm where I am is because God has gifted me and He has seen fit to put me where I am. I have to honor that by using my influence and my status on the team and in the game of baseball for good and to His purpose.

I've always enjoyed baseball, but even when I was a kid I can remember viewing it with a businesslike approach.

God has given me a lot of ability to play the game of baseball.

Its unbelievable, I cant even describe it. To be a big part of bringing the World Series the first World Series ever to Houston is just tremendous.