The first time I had to pinch myself was walking into (big-league) spring training,

You've definitely got to be careful. That last pitch he could have hit 450 feet. Their whole lineup is awesome. They're approaching a major-league record for homers. With the tying run at the plate, everyone in that lineup you approach as if they can hit a home run. Young hit a tough pitch. He showed why he's leading the major leagues in hits. I just tried to keep the ball down against Teixeira.

This has probably been the most fun baseball total experience as I have had in my life, ... I've never been around a group of guys that jelled like we did. I'll cherish these six weeks forever.

He's like our silent leader. He leads by example. So when he did step up and say something, it meant a whole lot to everybody because they knew that it came from his heart.

He steps in when he needs to, and he knows when to back off,

If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself.

I like to run the ball over there, so that's kind of what I did and I had my first Ichiro experience with how fast he is. He hit it pretty hard and I still didn't have time.

I'm glad Jason is back there, ... I was just trying to make a great pitch and hope for the best. ... I can make my best pitch and he can still hit it 500 feet.

It makes it special pitching close to home. But I know I'll hear it from my dad if I make a mistake.

They turned that so quick, I didn't think they'd have a chance. Right there, that's the game.