You've got to set high standards for yourself.

When you're getting $2,000 a month in the minors, it's hard not to eat Taco Bell every day.

You can't listen to what people say about you. If you do, you're never going to get anywhere in life.

All I know is that when I come to the ballpark I'm going to be on time and give 100 percent. I know that I have to do that to keep my job.

I've seen plenty of ballplayers way better than me, but they didn't have the work ethic. It comes down to how bad you want it.

I've had to work for everything I have, and I'm not going to stop. The minute I feel I've made it, I'm done.

I like to have fun, and the only way to have fun is to win.