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

I'm a family man. I just love being around my family.

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

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

Now that I feel 100 percent, I'm looking forward to playing my game the way I want to-getting on base, stealing bases and trying to help the team any way I can.

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