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.

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.

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.

As soon as baseball becomes a job, as soon as I stop caring, as soon as the smile goes away, I'll hang up my spikes and do something else.

I'm very confident in what I do, but I'd like to think I don't ever show any kind of cockiness or overconfidence.