I'm careful not to give into theatrics when times are tough, I don't like it when somebody gives into outside pressure and puts on a show for others.

Pressure comes when someone calls on you to perform a task for which you are unprepared.

There are always distractions, if you allow them.

The thing I learned when I was playing was that your best way of winning was to make it difficult for the other team to score in the last three innings.

The best way to win is to play well early or late in the game. The middle part tends to take care of itself.

I'm very distressed that the report was leaked early so that the initial headline said 'dismissed, fired.' That's 180 degrees from the arrangement we have potentially.

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.