I used to think it would be neat to play my whole career with one team. But as a baseball player you want to come to the ballpark every day knowing you have a chance to win and that the games mean something.

I like people talking about me, about my defense or what I'm doing. I like to see that, and that makes me work hard.

I know there are a lot of expectations of me, and I will do the best I can.

I pray to God to be a great player, but I want to keep my life.

I just need to come to the park every day thinking something good is going to happen to me and hoping today is going to be the day.

I play because I know I can play the game, so it's their decision whether or not they want to keep me or they wanna trade me. Whatever decision they make, I will understand it.

When you're close to your family, you want to be close to them.