Sammy Sosa

I said to myself I've got to go up there and do it because the New York Mets keep winning every day. The game was on the line and I wanted to go out there and come through for my team. That win tonight means a lot for us.

My situation is different from Mark's. I'm not looking for home runs, I'm looking for the playoffs.

I'm not a racist.

Make yourself comfortable in everything you do.

I'm the type of person who likes to enjoy everything that I do, take advantage of every opportunity in life.

I can't do it every day. They're not going to give me much to hit right now. They're pitching me real well. If I get there, fine.

If you have a bad day in baseball, and start thinking about it, you will have 10 more.

When you're in the middle of a pennant race, you can't go up there thinking about home runs.

Don't compare me to Babe Ruth. God gave me the opportunity and the ability to be here at the right time, at the right moment, just like he gave Babe Ruth when he was playing. I just hope I can keep doing what I've been doing - keep taking care of business.