I haven't missed a game in two-and-a-half years. I go to the park as sick as a dog and, when I see my uniform hanging there, I get well right now. Then I see some of you guys (media) and I get sick again.

There is an old saying that money can't buy happiness. If it could, I would buy myself four hits every game.

I owe baseball. Baseball don't owe me a damn thing.

When you step into the batter's box, have nothing on your mind except baseball.

You know what God told the Cubs? Don't do anything until I come back.

Jay Z got Cano a big raise, but he got him an extra 30-day vacation - and it's called October.

Playing baseball for a living is like having a license to steal.