This year I'd rather lead the league in home runs, runs batted in and hitting.

Stay away from drugs and alcohol. Listen to your moms and dads. In this great country of ours you do whatever you set your mind to. Make us proud of you.

Casey didn't easily forgive a guy who got doubled up on a hit-and-run play. He didn't see any reason why the runner couldn't take a quick glance back toward the plate to make sure the ball was hit safely.

I wanted to throw my glass at the TV.

Butcher boy, damn it, butcher boy.

I expected him to say, 'Hang in there' or something like that. It took me an hour to talk him into giving me another chance!

Before you go, would you sign that case of balls for me?