It Takes A Lot Of Pressure Off

It Is Hard To Ignore That Is Reality. But, At The Same Time, It Still Comes Down To Sound Baseball Decisions, Farm Systems And Then Execution On The Field By The Players. There Are A Lot Of Components To That (other) Than Just Saying It Is The Highest Salary.

I’m Fighting For My Life, I Have To Defend Myself. If I Don’t Defend Myself, No One Else Will.

It Takes A Lot Of Pressure Off You Just To Go Out And Play, And Your Talent Sometimes Shines Even More When You Don't Worry About Individual Stuff.

There Is A Difference Between Image And Reputation. Image Is Nice. Reputation Is Developed Over An Entire Career. Reputation Is What I'm Searching For.

I've Never Felt Overmatched On The Baseball Field. I've Always Been A Very Strong, Dominant Position. And I Felt That If I Did My Work As I've Done Since I Was, You Know, A Rookie Back In Seattle, I Didn't Have A Problem Competing At Any Level. So, No.