You should seek approval from yourself.

As professionals we have a responsibility of providing a good show for the fans. Getting hits and home runs is what they want to see.

You should seek approval from yourself.

I've always prided myself in not reveling in past accomplishments and focusing on future achievement, instead. That's been my career motto.

I wanted the challenge of competing against the best players in the world.

If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying.

I want to be the first player to show what Japanese batters can do in the major league.