I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.

If I get two strikes, I'll go to a pitch maybe that will help induce that a little bit.

I don't want to speak to two empty chairs.

He hit the ball so hard, I couldn't even turn around in time to see it go over the fence.

If you're going to cook a fresh chicken, it's not a big concern. But if you're going to ship a chicken, there's a change in structure.

My only day off is the day I pitch.

If someone met me on a game day, he wouldn't like me. On the days in between, I'm the best, guy, you can find.

Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.

When I get too much rest, I'm usually erotic.

I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.

I like to make an impression.

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.

I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.

The most important thing is to have fun.

I try to walk around with a smile on my face.

I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.

In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.

I play every game like it's going to be my last.

New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal.