33 Quotes by Hideki Matsui

My knee isn't that bad. This has happened in the past.

My knee isn't that bad. It's actually improving.

My first and second at-bats, I pulled the ball with grounders to the right side. In that at-bat, I was looking to go with the pitch, for a pitch high in the zone I could hit to the outfield.

My decision was based on what's really most important. What do I prioritize? From that standpoint, this season and winning a championship was the most important thing. Especially this time of year, it's very important to prepare yourself.

I have decided not to join up with the national squad. . . . The reason I decided to go to the United States was to try and become a world champion with the Yankees, and I fear that chasing two goals might get in the way of that dream.

Certainly the fact that Joe was coming back to manage again for me was a big factor in my decision.

For me, personally, ... I'd like a little bit more time to prepare.

It felt pretty good. I didn't hit it on the barrel but I got a pretty good swing on it. I feel pretty happy in a situation like that, to be able to come through with a hit like that. And it essentially became the difference in the game.

The amount of a salary is very important, ... I think it's important for all professional athletes. We are evaluated by our own salaries.