Having played in Boston will help me a ton moving to New York.
Before, baseball was something to do to get ready for the hockey season. Now, people look to play baseball, period. It's something you stick with.
I don't denounce being Canadian at any point, but I'm definitely proud to be an American.
I like to see a lot of pitches just to get a feel for being in the batter's box and seeing pitches.
I'm not out to prove anything to anybody.
I tried hockey, but it never stuck.