Running after balls, diving, taking a home run away, it gives me such a good feeling. I am happy to do it.

I have more confidence than I ever have before.

I was always thinking, 'One day I want to be like Bernie Williams.'

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