You surprise yourself on some balls off the bat. You don't think you have a chance to catch it. And then your natural ability just takes over.

I know it's tough to catch Wake. It's just unfortunate that one of the balls that got away put them ahead. He's got a tough job, playing once every five days.

I used to get made fun of in the minor leagues. I'd be 0 for 2, and then in my last at-bat I'd hit a chopper that wouldn't even reach the shortstop, and I'd get a hit out of it. The guys would be all over me, but a hit's a hit. I'll take 3,000 of 'em.

I guess that's just the life of an inventor: what people do with your ideas takes you totally by surprise.

I think that if you can achieve a balance, then you appease a lot of yourself and your career and what it takes to maintain in this business for a while.

If you think you can do better, then do better. Don't compete with anyone; just yourself.