From my father's side I got the strength, the mental toughness, the heart, the courage.

My father was strict and always taught me, no matter who it is, everybody is an uncle. To me, everybody was someone I respect like family. I grew up with that.

I don't just think regular season. I think playoffs. World Series. That's how I think.

I learned early in my life that sometimes I'm going to lose. I don't like it, but I accept it, meaning that I understand it's going to happen. But I don't see it like defeat; I see it like a learning process. Then if there's nothing to learn, I move on.

Baseball was just the avenue that the Lord used so I can provide for my family.

I'm telling you, God loves a lot of people.

Don't worry about what the people say; be yourself, say what you want to say WITH respect.