My mom and dad gave me everything they could have given me.

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

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 have more confidence than I ever have before.

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