My bones are as hard as a rock. Every time I have a biopsy, the doctors are doing hand exercises a week, ten days out.

I know what I have to do and I plan to do it. It’s a good time to get it done and get it behind me. It’s treatable, so why not treat it now? My family will give me comfort but I have to do this alone.

It’s what you’ve been a part of for so long. I don’t think I can watch a game without an interest in who wins.

Texas has arguably the most extreme separation between the well off and everyday people in the United States.

Playing for Yogi is like playing for your father; playing for Billy is like playing for your father-in-law.

I’m a fair manager, put it that way. I like to be fair with the players, but there’s a time for discipline.

My bones are as hard as a rock. Every time I have a biopsy, the doctors are doing hand exercises a week, ten days out.

I’m going to try to enjoy the All-Star break, hope my players reflect on what happened the first half of the season, come back with a different attitude, try to find our solution on how to win it.