Billy (Martin) was a great one for jokes. He liked to play a joke more than anyone I ever knew.

If the World Series was on the line and I could pick one pitcher to pitch the game, I'd choose Whitey Ford every time.

I can't play any more. I can't hit the ball when I need to. I can't steal second when I need to. I can't go from first to third when I need to. I can't score from second when I need to. I have to quit.

There are two kinds of people. There are leaders and there are followers. And I'm a follower.

His fielding leaves you wondering. Then he steps up to hit and all doubts start to fade.

There were things that would irritate Casey, but trying too hard or getting mad at sitting on the bench weren't among them.

As far as I'm concerned, Aaron is the best ball player of my era. He is to baseball of the last fifteen years what Joe DiMaggio was before him. He's never received the credit he's due.