Listen: People are always saying, 'Rickey says Rickey.' But it's been blown way out of proportion. People might catch me, when they know I'm ticked off, saying, 'Rickey, what the heck are you doing, Rickey?' They say, 'Darn, Rickey, what are you saying Rickey for? Why don't you just say, 'I?' But I never did. I always said, 'Rickey,' and it become something for people to joke about.

I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform.

Somehow, I've been blessed to be able to have the young spirit inside - not feel like every year I get a year older. I feel like every year I get a year younger. I don't wake up in the morning with aches and pains.

I love the game and I wanted to continue playing. It came to a time that I had to stop.

Rickey don't like it when Rickey can't find Rickey's limo.

Don't worry, Rickey, you're still the best.

Lou Brock was a great base stealer but today I am the greatest.