I've always been my own hitting coach.

This jersey that we're wearing today doesn't say Red Sox. It says Boston.

I'm the kind of guy that I never forget my teammates.

This is our f---g city. And nobody is going to dictate our freedom.

I'm the kind of a player who, if you give me something good to hit, I'm going to swing at it. Otherwise, there's nothing else you can do.

They pick me [to be tested for steroids] every time. I don't know why. I don't know if it's because I'm a big guy, or what, but all I know is all they are going to find is a lot of rice and beans.

I'm just trying to work hard every day, trying to be a better player and one day, to be right there with them, one of those special hitters.