I'm just another player that comes in and comes out. Everybody's time is up at some point, I don't think that's my problem. I'm just going to keep on trying like I normally do.

Life is a challenge that you need. There's things in life that are going to throw you into the ground, but if you learn how to get up, that means you are not a quitter.

I try to be as quiet as I can at the plate, but still aggressive.

I'm the same guy I've always been. I'm the same guy now as when I was hitting 50 home runs. I don't change.

Whatever country you go to, you need to definitely follow the rules. So I believe it's very important for people, wherever they go, any immigrant should know or should try to learn something about the culture.

I just come do what I've got to do, play my game. And I don't worry if anybody likes it.

Everybody has something to prove each year. Everybody has a responsibility in this game. Even the batboy.