There's a lot more to playing in the big leagues in New York than just the baseball part.

When I first got to the majors in 2004, female fans held up signs asking me to marry them. Those girls today were what, 13, 14? I'm 23, but that's a little young even for me.

I take great pride in going out there and playing through pain.

There's a lot more to playing in the big leagues in New York than just the baseball part.

I don't care how much I'm talked about or hyped. It's still up to me to go out and perform.

Whether you have a great game or a terrible game, tomorrow's another day and you've got to come out here and compete.

I love being a Met. It was my favorite team growing up, so to be a Met to me is very special.