There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out ….

The most important thing is to have fun..

You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow..

I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids..

I play every game like it's going to be my last..

A lot of players go into a restaurant and ask for a special table. I go and stand in line with the working people. It's very easy to get spoiled play….

I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time..

People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game..

I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd..

There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to..

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much..

I try to walk around with a smile on my face..

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail..

I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out..

I blame myself every night we lose..

What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off..

There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together..

I feel like I've been a Yankee my whole life..

I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here..

I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be..

Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made..