“I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.”

“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.”

“During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.”

“What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.”

“Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests.”

“My best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.”

“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.”

“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.”

“I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.”

“My dreams do not end with playing Major League Baseball.”

“My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true.”