I love how the Mariners function as a team. That feeling is important to me.
I like to read the news, but when I pull up a Japanese site, and an article comes up with my face, I never read it.
Many people have this image of me. For a long time, I cared about that.
Equipment has heart, human heart, inside it.
I think there's sexiness in infield hits because they require technique.
For me, I pride myself on every aspect of the game.
I collect autographed major-league baseballs.
For me, if I stay on the couch all day - or even one day - I'll be more tired doing that than going out and giving my body a workout.
Seattle has always been home.
When people get placed upon a pedestal - when they start chasing after that person on the pedestal - they become mannequin-like.
If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face because I'm lying.
As long as the ball is thrown by a human being, I have the confidence to hit any pitch, no matter how fast it comes.
There is nothing I will miss about Japanese baseball. Off the field, I will miss my dog.
It's very tough for a ballplayer to get proud and keep his dignity.
You should seek approval from yourself.
I was kind of influenced by the hip-hop culture.
I want to keep playing until I am at least 50.
I like things that other people don't have. I like to be different from others.
I feel like I should be more in touch with the nuances of this game.
Chicks who dig home runs aren't the ones who appeal to me.
