Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was.

There are always distractions, if you allow them.

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

Even when you have three strikes, you're still not out. There is always something else you can do.

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.

In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach.

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