“He's really learning to steal bases. He's grown as a base runner. He creates a lot of opportunities for guys behind him. (Pitchers) aren't just worried about him stealing second, but third too.”
“I just have to keep working my rear-end off, ... I'm not going to pout; that is not going to do anybody any good. It is not my legs, it is not the fact I'm 40 years old. You don't just [perform well] your whole career and have it fall off the table. These things happen, but you can't control when it happens.”
“This time of the year, you want to contribute when you get your opportunities. God knows I've had plenty of opportunities this year when I haven't come through, so hopefully the odds are in my favor now.”
“I've been comfortable in the box, but it doesn't always translate into results. This time of year, results count. I appreciate him sticking with me as much as he has and keep giving me opportunities. I'm glad it's starting to pay off a little bit more.”
“In the National League, everybody always said the road to the World Series went through Atlanta. In the American League, the same thing can be said about New York. They're a storied franchise, and rightfully so, with all of the world championships they've won. But we're not intimidated by the Yankees, and we're going to have fun playing those guys.”
