Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take. That's true in baseball, in rescuing animals, and in life generally.

You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I'll settle for being stupid.

I'm ready to do something different.

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

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.

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.