Quotes from Johnny Damon

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

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

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

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

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

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

But I dig myself, and especially if my wife digs me, I dig myself more.

It's getting better and better. You know, guys are feeling more comfortable and they are not afraid to speak up and be a leader. I mean, our team, we have 25 players, we have about 25 leaders, too. So whatever someone says, people listen.

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

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

We're just being ourselves and having fun playing baseball. The biggest thing is when people look at our team, they can see that we're having a lot of fun.

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.

Thank You very much for overlooking the hair

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

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.

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

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

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.

At least, in this situation, I know my chances of coming back could be slim because of the young talent the Yankees do have.

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.

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.

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