All we can do is play ball. Every time we go out on the field, we do what we do in America - live in the freedom that our country affords us.

After playing in fewer than 100 games in 1999 he tied a career high 34 home runs in 2000. He indicated that making it through the season successfully would mean that he accompliTim Salmond his goal of being able to end his career on his own terms. He maintained his status as one of the league's elite power-hitting outfielders throughout the decade.

Known affectionately among Angels fans as the King Fish he is considered one of the greatest players in the Angels' franchise history.