My first and foremost goal when I joined the Yankees was to win the world championship. Certainly it's been a long road and very difficult journey. But I'm just happy that after all these years we were able to win and reach the goal that I had come here for.

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.

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.

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

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

My first and foremost goal when I joined the Yankees was to win the world championship. Certainly it's been a long road and very difficult journey. But I'm just happy that after all these years we were able to win and reach the goal that I had come here for.