I remember I was a scared rookie, hitting .220 after the first three months of my baseball season, and doubting my ability.

You don't always make an out. Sometimes the pitcher gets you out.

At least they have another day.

This is a strange game.

And if I have my choice between a pennant and a triple crown, I'll take the pennant every time.

The three-thousand hitting thing was the first time I let individual pressure get to me. I was uptight about it. When I saw the hit going through, I had a sigh of relief more than anything.