My inspiration was the game itself, not any individual player in it.

Get an education because no one can take that away from you.

All players are their own worst critics. We are harder on ourselves than anyone else is.

You can't hit without your hands.

People expect you to play your best, so I go through a routine to prepare myself so that I know I'm physically and mentally ready - prepared for the game.

You know it as soon as you walk in Yankee Stadium. The electricity is there every time, every day.

My inspiration was the game itself, not any individual player in it.