"He's one of the better people I know in the sport, and one of the better people I know, period. I don't think anyone, when they're talking about Grady's personality and character, is embellishing at all... He's a special person. The only person who might not tell you that is Grady. It's painful for him to talk about himself." - agent Joe Urbon

"The first time I put on my jersey, it definitely was one of those moments. I really did feel the goose bumps." - Grady

"He's the kind of player every manager wants." - former Blue Jays manager John Gibbons

"Grady is what every boy in America should grow up to be." - former Indians/current Rays hitting coach Derek Shelton

"I should have told the interviewers to ask about his wardrobe. Grady's 110% a metrosexual." - Jason Bay

"You'll see me in the outfield every now and then talking to myself and moving my mouth, and there's nobody there. I'm not crazy. I just talk to myself. " - Grady

"There is a superstar player on our team, but if you walked into our clubhouse, you'd have no idea who it is." - Indians GM Mark Shapiro

"He only knew one way to play: the right way." - Grady Sizemore, Jr. (father)

"What's great is it really takes nine guys working together to win. Just to see it happen ... you take batting practice, ground balls, study the pitcher, then come together as a team.... There are one-on-one moments inside a game, but when everybody comes together and you win as a team, that's the best part." - Grady on what he loves most about baseball

"I knew he was going to be a major leaguer from the time he was eight years old." - Grady Sizemore, Jr.

"What's always driven Grady is a desire to please other people. He's always wanted the people around him to be happy, to please his teachers, his parents, his coaches, his teammates. He does it for everybody but himself." - Grady Sizemore, Jr.

"He is without a doubt one of the greatest players of our generation." - Indians GM Mark Shapiro