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.

I'm having a hard time finding a date. I don't trust any women I meet. I'm very skeptical.

We (Derek Jeter and I) always talk about getting old, gray, and fat when our careers are over and just having a good time. He's like me. He wants to have a good time and be a good person. It's a weird situation for us. It's just like we're looking in the mirror. the only difference is I'm on the West Coast and he's on the East Coast.

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.

You must be present to win.

Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective.

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time.