If have the choice, to play or not play, I would rather be in there, ... But I appreciate Willie calling me in and being concerned.

I just want to taste what it's like to win in New York

I'm very modest. I know that baseball is a very humbling game.

Most of my friends are people I've known since I was a kid. I don't have an entourage or anything.

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

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

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