I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

Keep reading books, stay in school. I encourage kids to read as much as they can, I challenge you to read a book every two weeks, like I try to.

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass.

I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball.

This is how I define grace: youre on the main stage, and it looks like it has been rehearsed 100 times, everything goes so smoothly. Thats where I get my confidence and success, from knowing that I have an edge because I know Im prepared.

I like to score and drive in runs more than pay attention to batting average.

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.