I hate the word 'potential'-potential means you haven't gotten it done.

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.

I kept thinking my father would come back, But he never did.

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.

I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good.

No player should have to go through what I have been dealing with, and I am exhausting all options to ensure not only that I get justice, but that players' contracts and rights are protected through the next round of bargaining.