When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.
Looks aren't the number one thing. They have to have class, intelligence, then looks. If I was the ugliest SOB in the world it would be a lot easier.
We have a responsibility not just as atheletes, but as members of society to treat people well. To do things the right way.
I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.
I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?
Well, Milwaukee is a special place to me. It's where I started my career playing in Appleton. Getting cheered on the road is something I haven't been use to.
People now are beginning to cheer for me. I've never heard that before. .. Maybe things are turning a bit.
I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.
I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good.
I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin.
I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.
You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see it.
It is hard to ignore that is reality. But, at the same time, it still comes down to sound baseball decisions, farm systems and then execution on the field by the players. There are a lot of components to that (other) than just saying it is the highest salary.
Like I say, it's almost embarrassing to talk about. I don't know if Michael Jordan or Bill Gates or Alexander the Great or anyone is worth this type of money, but that's the market we're in today. That's what Mr. Hicks decided to pay me, and now it's time to pay him back and win a couple championships.
I don't care if people like me or not. Respect is more important.
Back then it was a different culture. It was very loose. I was young. I was stupid.
Not one day goes by when I don't remind myself of how grateful I am for those who came before me over the last 25 years. When I see players like Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench, I thank them.
It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.
There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it.
I've never experienced- besides the birth of my two daughters-the feeling of winning a world championship in New York in the new stadium. It's something I'll never forget.
I've learned in my career, it is much better to be recognized for all the great things you do on the field.
