If the Mets can win the World Series, the United States can get out of Vietnam.

A good professional athlete must have the love of a little boy. And the good players feel the kind of love for the game that they did when they were Little Leaguers.

In baseball, my theory is to strive for consistency, not to worry about the numbers. If you dwell on statistics you get shortsighted; if you aim for consistency, the numbers will be there at the end.

There are only two places in this league, First Place and No Place.

My job isn't to strike guys out, it's to get them out - sometimes by striking them out.

There is no set numerical value you can put on a pitcher. Theyre all different.

It takes 20 victories for people to recognize you as a great pitcher.