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

God has forgiven everything that I've ever done. If someone does something to hurt my family or me, I can always forgive them. It keeps hate and anger out of my heart.

I really expect a lot of myself.

You can never pat yourself on the back during the season. Then you get complacent, stop working and let yourself slide.

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

My greatest memories as a kid were playing sports with my dad and watching sports with my dad.

It's not a fun process. There is no need for the team and a player to be on opposing sides a week or two before spring training. It's good to be on the same page.