I am finally healthy, I can honestly say that now. My shoulder's not bothering me. So now I'm not walking around with a scowl on my face like I've been for the past month or so. I'm happy and excited about this weekend, and may the best team win.
I am finally healthy, I can honestly say that now, ... My shoulder's not bothering me. So now I'm not walking around with a scowl on my face like I've been for the past month or so. I'm happy and excited about this weekend, and may the best team win.
I've been excited the whole time. It's something we have to take great pride in, and hopefully the guys will show up and be ready to play. I know I am.
Everyone's excited about playing deep into October, but you can't play deep into October if you don't play well now.
I'm not going to get too excited about anything, not until we clinch a playoff spot and then after that not until you win the World Series. So there's not much comfort right now. We know we have to go play good baseball or we know our season is going to be over.
I'm excited for the country. I'm excited for my father, who fought. I'm excited for this game of baseball. This game is a lot more than the steroid scandals, it's a lot more than juiced-ball theories. It's stood the test of time, and this is just another way to help it along.
I'm excited about playing in front of the fans who, over the years, have come to know me as a player on another team. Now they get to see me for 81 days at Yankee Stadium, they get to see how I approach the game, my love for the game and the way I'm going to help this team win.
I'm excited to be a part of it. It's a great feeling. I'm looking forward to going to battle with this team.