452 Quotes by Alex Rodriguez

At the end of the day, I realized how important it was for me to play because of the position I have in the game. ... I'm the best guy available to help the team.

I mean, we were 10 games back in late July.

We had our chances. Against a team like Oakland, you start to get a bad feeling if you don't come through. With the mistakes we made and on top of that we had opportunities, but we couldn't capitalize.

Down the stretch, we need everyone to contribute,

Fastball right down the middle. I had a great pitch to hit. I didn't come through, and that's not acceptable. I need to do more.

We're letting the world see what Memorial Hermann The Woodlands has to offer.

I know what kind of a crazy competitor I am. If I'm in Lakeland in March and my country is playing Japan in the semifinals in Arizona, I know I'd want to be there. I'm the best guy available to help the team.

There's probably eight or nine teams that are legitimate World Series contenders in the American League, and that's very unique because you probably haven't had that in over 20 years. There is great parity in the American League. There are probably three teams in each division that can potentially win the World Series.

We had some good opportunities. They have some good arms coming out of the bullpen. Have to tip your cap to them.