I go out and play not for the numbers, but for a chance to win and the thrill of playing in front of a packed crowd.

I'm relaxed at the plate. I'm not trying to do too much.

There's no way I can go play for the Yankees, but I know they're going to come after me hard. It's definitely not the most important thing to go out there for the top dollar, which the Yankees are going to offer me. It's not what I need.

I try to walk around with a smile on my face.

Moving to New York was the best decision I ever made.

I hope others take as much pride in the sport as I do.

People have the right to say what they want, but as long as I can go to bed at night and look myself in the mirror, I'll be all right.