Johnny Damon Quotes

Johnny Damon shares lively, fun-filled stories about teamwork and triumph that feel like a locker-room pep talk.

18 quotes

1. We are just 'the idiots' this year.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Now overcoming that deficit from the Yankees, us not being very smart, us just playing baseball, I mean, that's the bottom line. I mean, we try to eliminate the thinking, and we've tried to let our natural abilities take over. So I think that's why the phrase about 'the idiots' kind of took off. But we don't think. If we use our brains, we're only hurting the team.

5. 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.

6. I know this is the greatest moment in my baseball career. We're world champions now. This is a dream come true.

7. 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.

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

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

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. My biggest adjustment has been learning not to be afraid to fail.

16. There's no way I can play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need.

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

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