I don't play to prove people right or wrong. I just want to win.

You can never pat yourself on the back during the season. Then you get complacent, stop working and let yourself slide.

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

My greatest memories as a kid were playing sports with my dad and watching sports with my dad.

There's no question that I love playing in Texas. I love the fans. I love everything about Texas.

I really expect a lot of myself.

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