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

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

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

I love New York, I love the Yankees, I love the fans here.

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

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