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

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

I like people talking about me, about my defense or what I'm doing. I like to see that, and that makes me work hard.

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

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

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 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.