I believe I have a responsibility that goes along with the money I make. I can help a lot of people.

If I wanted to pitch that bad, I probably would. But I don't think I'm in that stage.

Actually the adrenaline of the game will probably help me out a little bit to regain command and concentration about the things that I have to do.

I get a lot of kids distracted. Sometimes they got to go cover left field, but they're over here talking to me, getting an autograph.

When I go to the plate, I think about putting the ball in play. It's important to get on base and get some walks, but I don't go to the plate thinking of walking.

Some of the things I've done are really special.

We grew up poor, very poor, but I am very proud of where I come from.