We have to make sure he's pitching regularly. How far he goes isn't as important as how often he goes. However long it takes, in between, he'll be working toward keeping his condition where it is right now, because he's in good shape.
That's what goes with who you are, how much you make, all of that. It's part of the equation, unfortunately, so you just have to deal with it.
When he goes to the mound and says something to a pitcher, he's speaking from experience. He's telling the pitcher what he's supposed to feel like, because he's been out there in key situations. He has the ability to get that across.
We spoiled (Steinbrenner) by winning four World Series in five years. But it's certainly worth everything that goes with it.
Everything goes into it. It's information and feel.
Every time the Yankees go to spring training, you have to be thinking World Series. I don't think that's a disrespect to any other team. It's just understanding the pressure that goes with playing here.
A flag goes up after three days in a row.
The curse is over. I don't know where it goes now.
It's nothing unusual that pitchers and catchers from time to time have issues. It's the emotion that goes along with playing this game.
When a guy like that goes out there you feel you have the edge.