Johnny Damon Quotes

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

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 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.

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.

I know what it takes to win ball games.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

I like to make an impression.

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

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

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

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

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

I blame myself every night we lose.

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

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

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

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.