Speeches and me don't get along sometimes. It is kind of like putting a tie too tight on my neck. I'm going to do whatever feels right.

I have to play baseball to make me happy. I have to be an athlete. But when it's all said and done, I'll be a normal father. A normal-type house man.

Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home.

I'm a walking record.

My impact on the game was going out there and making things happen.

In baseball you train the whole body, except for the hip and eyes.

My journey as a player is complete.