Larry Walker paved the way for guys like me.
I'm not out to prove anything to anybody.
Everyone says the best fans in baseball are here [in Boston] and I can't wait to be a part of that.
I like to see a lot of pitches just to get a feel for being in the batter's box and seeing pitches.
It really tests you as a person as far as whether you can handle failure.
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.