I'm aware the fans in the U.S. can be less forgiving...I'll just have to do my best to please them.

It's important to find a team where you can be comfortable. I know there are a lot of high expectatons.

I've been watching American baseball on television for a long time, but it was only in recent years that, realistically, I've been thinking about playing here.

What I try to do is don't have any ups and downs. I emphasize taking the same approach.

It's not like you can aim for a home run and hit a home run.

The power of home run hitters in the majors is different from those here. It's probably difficult for me to match that power now.

I'm a baseball player. Not being able to play baseball certainly was a lonely thing.