You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it.

You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it.

Alex Rodriguez

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.

There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you don't know it.

There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you don't know it.

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.

I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.

I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin.

I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin.

I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

Walking the streets of New York, a lot of people are cheering me on. It feels good.

Walking the streets of New York, a lot of people are cheering me on. It feels good.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.

When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.

You must be present to win.

You must be present to win.

Whether I hit .260 or .320, the bottom line here is to win.

Whether I hit .260 or .320, the bottom line here is to win.

Therapy can be a good thing; it can be therapeutic.

Therapy can be a good thing; it can be therapeutic.

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical.

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical.

I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes.

You can take my cars or my house, just don't mess with my clothes.