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

You always dream about being on a baseball card. It's kind of funny when you finally see 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.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

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.

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 do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.