1.
You know, a lot of people say they didn't want to die until the Red Sox won the World Series. Well, there could be a lot of busy ambulances tomorrow.
Johnny Damon
2.
I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.
Johnny Damon
3.
I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.
Johnny Damon
4.
I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.
Johnny Damon
5.
There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need.
Johnny Damon
6.
My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.
Johnny Damon
7.
I wouldn't mind being a hero to a kid. I grew up idolizing players, so I know how important that is for a lot of younger kids.
Johnny Damon
8.
There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.
Johnny Damon
9.
The most important thing is to have fun.
Johnny Damon
10.
There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.
Johnny Damon
11.
We all pulled together at the right time, unfortunately, we were down 3-0 to the Yankees when we decided to do it, but we did it. And we shocked the world.
Johnny Damon
12.
I feel like I've been a Yankee my whole life.
Johnny Damon
13.
I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out.
Johnny Damon
14.
I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here.
Johnny Damon
15.
I blame myself every night we lose.
Johnny Damon
16.
What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.
Johnny Damon
17.
Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.
Johnny Damon
18.
I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.
Johnny Damon
19.
I know who I am. And I know I'm a good person.
Johnny Damon
20.
There's no way I can go play for the Yankees.
Johnny Damon
21.
I try to walk around with a smile on my face.
Johnny Damon
22.
In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.
Johnny Damon
23.
I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.
Johnny Damon
24.
The biggest thing I want is for the hitter coming up behind me to get a good pitch to hit.
Johnny Damon
25.
Whenever I have a bad performance, I look at it as a learning experience.
Johnny Damon
26.
I don't understand some people, using biblical terms to criticize me when this is just a game.
Johnny Damon
27.
I went out as a free agent in Boston and had a great year and I priced myself out of there market, at the time.
Johnny Damon
28.
People have the right to say what they want, but as long as I can go to bed at night and look myself in the mirror, I'll be all right.
Johnny Damon
29.
New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal.
Johnny Damon
30.
I just go out and play.
Johnny Damon
31.
I know what it takes to win ball games.
Johnny Damon
32.
Without chiropractic, I wouldn't be able to play consistently throughout the season.
Johnny Damon
33.
People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game.
Johnny Damon
34.
I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.
Johnny Damon
35.
I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.
Johnny Damon
36.
I like to make an impression.
Johnny Damon
37.
A lot of players go into a restaurant and ask for a special table. I go and stand in line with the working people. It's very easy to get spoiled playing professional sports.
Johnny Damon
38.
I play every game like it's going to be my last.
Johnny Damon
