Baseball is a game of failure. There are plenty of opportunities to be down, or to feel sorry for yourself, or to be upset at somebody or upset at yourself.

Baseball can be a game of peaks and valleys. Mentally, I want to stay away from the ups and downs and just maintain a level approach.

To be able to play baseball for those nine innings in front of a major league crowd is a special privilege.

I didn't realize how much I loved the game until I couldn't play it.

I love being a Yankee, and it's hard not to. It's a special place to play.

My first postseason home run was a walk-off in the Division Series. That was just a special moment in my career.

My goal was to go to college and come out the best player.