Balsamic vinaigrette, Tabasco, and giblets. Then let it boil.

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

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 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.

I had a great year and left my guts out on the field.

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness.

I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.

I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice.

Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective.

My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent.

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day.

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation.

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.