I’m fighting for my life, I have to defend myself. If I don’t defend myself, no one else will.

I just don't see the light. Where is the light? What am I in this for?

We have a responsibility not just as atheletes, but as members of society to treat people well. To do things the right way.

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.

With what has occurred in my life, the baseball field is where I feel most comfortable. That's what I feel I was born to do and it's what I do best.

There's no place like New York. And I found out that until you go through it for a season, you really don't know it.

It takes a lot of pressure off you just to go out and play, and your talent sometimes shines even more when you don't worry about individual stuff.