The Red Sox didn't handle negotiations with any kind of respect for me and my family, and the Rangers were the total opposite.

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

I really expect a lot of myself.

Agents are probably going to hate me for saying it... You're not very valuable when you're making $20 million. When you're Mike Trout, making the minimum, you are crazy valuable. My first six years, before I was a free agent, I was very valuable. But there's nothing you can do that can justify a $20 million contract.

The American Museum of Natural History is my son's absolute favorite place in the world! So we really, really, really love New York.

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

It's not a fun process. There is no need for the team and a player to be on opposing sides a week or two before spring training. It's good to be on the same page.