I may not drive in 100 runs a year, but I can prevent 100 runs from scoring against us.

I may not drive in 100 runs a year, but I can prevent 100 runs from scoring against us.

We hope there is a sense of purpose in everything.

No one paid attention to my offense. So having 2,000 hits is one of the things that is an accomplishment.

I sincerely believe that there is nothing truly great in any man or woman except their character, their willingness to move beyond the realm of self and into a greater realm of selflessness. Giving back is the ultimate talent in life. That is the greatest trophy on my mantel.

When I'm in my groove there is no thinking. Everything just happens.

I think umpires have too much power, without any system of checks and balances and the more money a player makes, the more the umpire tries to show off that power to him. Unfortunately, since I signed my contract my strike zone has suddenly become a lot larger.