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.

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

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

There are always distractions, if you allow them.

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.

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

It's a really neat and special coincidence, but it's nothing but a coincidence. This wasn't set up to give Matt that honor. It's just the way it worked out. It's a neat extra.