The mind is a powerful thing and most people don't use it properly.

What a perfect way to end the home stand, by hitting sixty-two for the city of St. Louis and all the fans. I truly wanted to do it here and I did. Thank you St. Louis.

Sammy Sosa's a September player, so you have to watch out for him. It's crunch time, time to make history.

Once and for all, I did not use steroids or any other illegal substance.

I do believe my personal spirituality, which spirituality itself I don't really equate to anything more than my personal connection with nature and the universe. With what is real, not a manmade contrivance. Finding a connection with those things through my music is something I've begun to take more seriously in order to understand why I feel that way.

I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable.

I sort of missed one big thing, to touch first base. I hope I didn't act foolish, but this is history.