I would tell everyone to go to college, no matter what. It gives you time to grow up.

I've waited a long time to be part of a franchise like this [the Yankees].

I've always felt that I need to be somebody in the middle of the lineup that's going to drive in runs and come up with big hits.

I went to college for a reason, and that was to skip the minor leagues. I spent a year in the minors and got my at-bats in, and then I felt like I was ready for the big leagues.

I really expect a lot of myself.

I don't play baseball first. I put Christ first in my life. I put my family behind Him and I put baseball down the line. I obviously want to succeed. I want to do well. I want to perform. But at the same time, I'm at peace that no matter what happens on this earth, the more important part is being a Christian, and being in the Kingdom of Heaven when it's all said and done.

I have no problem with the arbitration process.