"I feel pretty good. My body actually looks like an old banana, but it's fine."

"Never let your dreams go away."

"Yes, hard is good. When I was in high school, I spent a lot of time on my knees playing with balls. I guess it was only natural that I became a catcher."

"I long for the days when athletes were revered. I want to see the romance return to sports, to see people enjoy the game purely for the game and the players."