My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.

You never had the opportunity to play with some of the great ballplayers, but being that close around them, and being in the same category, was a great feeling, to feel that vibe of all the best players who played the game.

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

I don't think some of the players understand what the people are about. The people are coming out to show you their appreciation of the game, and the player that you are.

I haven't had the time to say, 'I'm retiring.' But baseball says, 'You're retired.'

You have to keep running. I always believed I was going to be safe.

To all the kids out there: Follow your dream. Believe in your dream. Because dreams do come true.