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.

I'd like to help educate kids about the Major Leagues - what to anticipate, what to expect, what they'll need to do to prepare themselves.

My career is an open book, but my life is not.

Baseball is just my job.

When I was playing, it would be whatever role I wanted. Now it's whatever they ask me to do, which I kind of like better.

I could learn how to press 'Record' on a tape recorder and write for a newspaper or a magazine.

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