[Before the game, George Steinbrenner reiterated through his spokesman that the season is] still up to Joe Torre and the players. ... given Joe Torre all he wanted.

This was as intense a game as we've had all season long. There is an intensity between these two teams as a result of the playoff series a few years ago.

I am dead set against free agency. It can ruin baseball.

People keep coming up to me and asking, 'How does it feel to be banned for life?' Banned for life. I wasn't banned for life. There was never a word of suspension, probation or ban in that agreement. It was never meant to be part of it.

I haven't always made the right decisions.

Billy Connors was just great. He brought Jaret Wright along great, was patient and he stuck to him with great success.