I do miss competing, being out there - the atmosphere, I do miss it.

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.

If the shortstop makes an error, I am responsible. I let the batter hit the ball.

I'm open to play for anybody that would give me respect, treat me the right way, and actually going to make me feel comfortable.

Georgie Porgie, he might buy the whole league, but he doesn't have enough money to buy fear to put in my heart.

You can't have a family when you're playing because you're away from home so much. So believe me, I won't be pitching forever. I won't make it to 300 wins or anything like that. No way.

I remember quotes in the paper, 'Here comes the man that New York loves to hate.' Man? None of you have probably ever eaten steak with me or rice and beans with me to understand what the man is about. You might say the player, the competitor, but the man? You guys have abused my name. You guys have said so many things, have written so many things.