The only dream I've ever had is to become a major league baseball player.

I have three beautiful children and a World Series ring. That's all I need.

My dad and all my family were into baseball. His brothers, my mom's brothers, my mom's father. Baseball was just always a part of our family.

The Red Sox didn't handle negotiations with any kind of respect for me and my family, and the Rangers were the total opposite.

There's no question that I love playing in Texas. I love the fans. I love everything about Texas.

If you are searching for your purpose in life then you're never going to be satisfied. This life will never satisfy you. You'll never be happy and you'll never be content. The only really contentment or true happiness is with Christ.

I expected to be in the big leagues soon. I didn't know exactly how soon, but I wanted to be here soon, and I wanted to make a difference soon.