Johnny Damon Quotes

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.

I'm gaining weight the right way: I'm drinking beer.

I fell in love with Boston, so hopefully, I'll be here for a long time.

I want to be the best leadoff hitter of our time.

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.

My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.

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.

There's not too many teams that can succeed on and off the field together.

The most important thing is to have fun.

There is no excuse for not catching a ball you can get to.

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.

I feel like I've been a Yankee my whole life.

I take pride knowing that I hustle, day in and day out.

I love Boston and I always will. I'll always have terrific memories and great fans here.

I blame myself every night we lose.

What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.

Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.

I know who I am. And I know I'm a good person.

There's no way I can go play for the Yankees.

I try to walk around with a smile on my face.

In a lot of close games, I can make a difference with my speed.

I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.

The biggest thing I want is for the hitter coming up behind me to get a good pitch to hit.

Whenever I have a bad performance, I look at it as a learning experience.

I don't understand some people, using biblical terms to criticize me when this is just a game.

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.

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.

New York came after me aggressively and that's what sealed the deal.

I just go out and play.

I know what it takes to win ball games.

Without chiropractic, I wouldn't be able to play consistently throughout the season.

People need to look at baseball like it has been sent from the heavens, and respect the game.

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.

I'm no George Brett, and I probably never will be.

I like to make an impression.

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.

I play every game like it's going to be my last.