I always knew I could play, but it wasn't likely to happen in Boston. I'm grateful to the Red Sox for trading me and to the Marlins for giving me the chance.

I don't have pressure on me. I just put pressure on myself to play hard every day.

The fans here, they've been unbelievable. You've got to play hard for them.

I'm just going to try to hit the ball hard. If it's going out of the park, that'll be OK.

I've been playing baseball since I was four. I've got baseball in my blood. I love baseball.

I played because I loved it. It was incredible when they told me they were going to sign me and they were going to give me money.

Everybody can have one great year. I've got to prove I can do it again.