There’s no way I can 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 there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It’s not what I need.
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 playing professional sports.
I blame myself every night we lose.
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 hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.
I play every game like it’s going to be my last.
The most important thing is to have fun.
In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.
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 fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I’ll be here for a long time.
My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.
I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out.
Whenever I have a bad performance, I look at it as a learning experience.
I don’t understand some people, using biblical terms to criticize me when this is just a game.
There’s not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.
There’s no way I can go play for the Yankees.
I know what it takes to win ball games.
There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.
I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.
The biggest thing I want is for the hitter coming up behind me to get a good pitch to hit.
I’m gaining weight the right way: I’m drinking beer.