It's going to be crazy. I'm guessing when we play against the Dominicans, half the field will be Dominican fans and half will be Puerto Rican fans. With all the big-time players in the World Classic, it's going to be huge.

I have more confidence than I ever have before.

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

I don't want to be hiding from people. It would be difficult to be recognized everywhere, so that I couldn't do things ordinary people do.

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

I like to be aggressive. I like to swing the bat.

I learned that I have to work hard every day, that I can't get down if I get in a slump.