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

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it.

Not one day goes by when I don't remind myself of how grateful I am for those who came before me over the last 25 years. When I see players like Mike Schmidt and Johnny Bench, I thank them.

I had a great year and left my guts out on the field.

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.