Even though it might appear otherwise from what I've said, I am not a racist. I should not have said what I did because it is not what I believe in m….

I'll admit I said something I shouldn't have said..

The last thing I want to do... is offend people and ostracize myself..

I have hurt people. It was unintentional, but nevertheless, there was damage done..

I've taken a lot of crap from a lot of people. Probably more than anybody in the history of this sport. I know Hank (Aaron) and Jackie (Robinson) too….

I'm merely a baseball player, guys. In the great scheme of things, my thoughts, opinions and attitudes are of little importance..

I am extremely sorry for the stress and confusion I have brought on the Braves organization..

I have a group of close personal friends that are all my world. My family is my world. And as long as those people are happy with me, then I'm happy ….

The biggest thing I don’t like about New York are the foreigners. You can walk an entire block in Times Square and not hear anybody speaking English.….

My comments concerning persons afflicted with AIDS as well as various minority groups have left people wondering if I am a racist..

The media loves nothing more than when there is a racial scandal or something. Racism, bigotry, these are just such hot button issues, and the media ….

Like me or don't like me, I'm not going to adjust my behavior, just to gain a few more positive fans..