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.

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 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.

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

I can't change something that I've been all my life. But I can work to express myself and talk more.

I think I can play in the big leagues 10 or 15 years. But more important to me is winning-win, make the playoffs.

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.