I like to be against the odds. I'm not afraid to be lonely at the top. With me, it's just the satisfaction of the game. Just performance.

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.

I don't sign for white people.

I like to be against the odds.

Those boos really motivate me to make something happen.

It's a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I've accomplished something in the game of baseball.

Losing dad (Bobby Bonds) was the worst thing in the world.