So be it. I’m happy to bring the country together.

I'm being embraced by the public, but also baseball is being embraced.

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.

I tell you what, I was so shocked because I didn't think the ball had enough to get out. It's an absolutely incredible feeling. I can honestly say I did it.

I think back and I really feel for what he (Roger Maris) went through, for all the negative stuff that was going on in his life. I wish it didn't happen.

I'm not here to discuss the past. I'm here to be positive...

If you want to maximize your total potential ... you have to know yourself first.