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

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

The game has never seen a better catcher than YADIER MOLINA.

It's like most anything. If you want to be a loser, there's always a way to dwell on the negative. If you want to win, there's always a way to think positively.

Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself.

I'm ready to do something different.

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.