CC Sabathia Quotes & Sayings

Baseball is a game-I just go out there and enjoy it. — CC Sabathia

I grew up with video games. My generation kind of grew up with the Nintendo and the Sega Genesis. Then, I had a Dreamcast and, finally, the PlayStation. So yeah, I've always been a big gamer. — CC Sabathia

I was definitely honored to be chosen, but I just didn't feel ready to be pitching in big games yet. It was a tough decision. I talked to my wife and my mother. I'm not sure I'm ready to be pitching in front of 40,000 to 50,000 people. I don't think I'd be helping Team USA or the Indians if I hurried up (his training schedule) and got hurt. — CC Sabathia

I remember one time in my junior year, in my art class, our teacher had us doing, like, finger paints, and I went and put a stripe on a girl's shirt, and it turned into a big paint fight. Paint all over the walls, all over everybody. It was pretty fun. — CC Sabathia

I was lucky enough to watch my son hit a grand slam at sports camp, and that was great. Yes, I may miss some things, but honestly, I think I get to see more than a dad who works a daily 9 to 5. — CC Sabathia

It's a great feeling to have the stadium rocking and chanting my name. — CC Sabathia

I guess I'm getting older. I hate to say it, but I guess I am. — CC Sabathia

We FaceTime and Skype. My two older kids got iPods for their birthdays, so they can FaceTime their dad whenever they need him. They always get a six o'clock call right after dinner, and I make sure I talk to each child. Even my 1-year-old gets on the phone and says 'Daddy.' They know my schedule by now and count the days back until I get home. — CC Sabathia

I don't feel any pressure. I'm not nervous about going out there and pitching. — CC Sabathia

It's not as bad as it was last year. It feels good today. — CC Sabathia

I had an imaginary friend. I don't know when I stopped having an imaginary friend, but my mom and everybody in my family remembers it pretty good. It's definitely true. — CC Sabathia

I'm happy to be with this organization, and I hope to retire as a Yankee. — CC Sabathia

I definitely care. I'm very competitive, but I am satisfied with my delivery and that I only missed with a few pitches. — CC Sabathia

I like Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. With the waterfall and things like that, I think it's pretty cool. — CC Sabathia

I don't care much about my personal record. I just want to be able to pitch in the playoffs. — CC Sabathia

As long as we win games while I'm on the mound, I feel good. — CC Sabathia

When times get rough, keep your head up. — CC Sabathia

I need to stay calm and just pitch my game. — CC Sabathia

I'm always online looking for new music and things like that. — CC Sabathia

Before I came here, I had people telling me what a tough place New York is, how other players came here and struggled. But I never let that bother me. I came here because I want to win. — CC Sabathia

I've always been big. I'm never going to be an underwear model. But I am who I am, and that has its advantages and disadvantages. — CC Sabathia