You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
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Sneak out when things go good. It bothers me when people have good games and stand in front of their locker waiting for the media, then they have bad games and sneak out the back.
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If I put my name on something, I’m going to be involved. I’m not just going to put my name on it and not pay attention.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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I want to play every day. This year will be absolutely no different.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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As long as I’m having fun I’m going to play.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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I’m not perfect; no one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I think you try to learn from those mistakes.
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