"A ballplayer doesn’t spend 10 years on the same team without developing an affection for the uniform, the city, the park and certain teammates."

"I would rather beat the Yankees regularly than pitch a no-hit game."

"I didn't know much. I just reared back and let them go. Where the ball went was up to heaven. Sometimes I threw the ball clean up into the stands."

"Sympathy is something that shouldn't be bestowed on the Yankees. Apparently it angers them."

"When I picked up the ball and it feels nice and light and small I know I'm going to have a good day. But if I pick it up and it's big and heavy, I know I'm liable to get into a little trouble."