I always thought being a gamer and someone who had a sense of responsibility to the game and to my teammates was the honorable thing.

I'm always flattered when someone thinks of me as a potential commissioner of baseball.

Being elected to the Hall of Fame is about your career pretty much and your impact on the game.

I had one of my best years in 1991; I was 31. I made a renewed effort to work harder. I got better at my diet. I paid attention to how much sleep I got. I was always someone of routine. I became more strict.

You learn as a player not to listen to the criticism. Many of the people who put out that criticism might not be as accomplished, might not understand the game as well from the inside-out.

I don't mind being described as vanilla in certain ways.