I like Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. With the waterfall and things like that, I think it's pretty cool.

I grew up with video games. My generation kind of grew up with the Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. Then, I had a Dreamcast and, finally, the PlayStation. So yeah, I've always been a big gamer.

When times get rough, keep your head up.

I've always been big. I'm never going to be an underwear model. But I am who I am, and that has its advantages and disadvantages.

Before I came here, I had people telling me what a tough place New York is, how other players came here and struggled. But I never let that bother me. I came here because I want to win.

It's a great feeling to have the stadium rocking and chanting my name.

I need to stay calm and just pitch my game.

I was lucky enough to watch my son hit a grand slam at sports camp, and that was great. Yes, I may miss some things, but honestly, I think I get to see more than a dad who works a daily 9 to 5.

Baseball is a game-I just go out there and enjoy it.

I guess I'm getting older. I hate to say it, but I guess I am.

I don't care much about my personal record. I just want to be able to pitch in the playoffs.

The best baby-sitters, of course, are the baby’s grandparents. You feel completely comfortable entrusting your baby to them for long periods, which is why most grandparents flee to Florida.

Life never gives you what you want or need just because you have a burning desire for it. Life gives you what you seek, knock, and ask for.

It is better to find your own faults and rectify them than to find thousands of faults in others.

If you have easy self-contentment, you might have a very, very cheap source of happiness.

Calls ignored, texts unanswered, short replies, excuses made. All I can say is don't be surprised when you're not in my future.

Jesus sees our sin more clearly than anyone, yet He loves us more than anyone.

I love Chrissie Hynde and Mick Jagger. Someone at Capitol pointed out how much my inflections are similar to Jagger's.

It is either coincidence piled on top of coincidence," said Hollus, "or it is deliberate design.

How you deal with life’s trials is part of the development of your faith. Strength comes when you remember that you have a divine nature, an inheritance of infinite worth.

How comfortable it is to have One, day and night, before the throne to control the charge of our enemy, and the despondencies of our souls.