452 Quotes by Alex Rodriguez

In the spirit of cooperation, I advised the Red Sox I am willing to restructure my contract, but only within the guidelines prescribed by union officials. I recognize the principle involved, and fully support the need to protect the interests of my fellow players.

I think it's just getting comfortable in New York City, comfortable in your own skin.

The win, obviously, is the most important thing right now. The record is certainly something I'll think about once this whole thing is over. The home run was at a huge point in the game.

In recent weeks, following dialogue with caring friends and players, both Dominican and American, I reached the conclusion that if I played in the Classic, I would play for the United States and honor my American citizenship.

The win is obviously the most important thing right now, ... The record is something I'll certainly think about once this whole thing is over.

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast.

I like to be out on the field every day, ... playing both sides. Games can be won on the defensive side as well as the offensive side. ... Defense was probably the deciding factor.

They all feel like must-wins now. Every game is so intense. We've got to play well and figure it out; there's no more time to waste. It's time for us to play well against Tampa.

We (Derek Jeter and I) want to kill each other. I think we both drive each other and motivate each other. But, when we're off the field, we're like family. I think the nice thing about it is we became good friends before we even mad it to the big leagues. That makes it more of a healthy relationship.