Before, if I wasn't in baseball, I wanted to become a doctor.

I keep active because I have not announced my retirement, because that is something that takes time and you have to plan it. Plus, it is something that the Dominican people expected.

If the shortstop makes an error, I am responsible. I let the batter hit the ball.

I understand business and understand the ugly face of baseball, which is the business part of baseball.

I'm thankful for not ever taking anything illegal.

None of the teams that actually probably were offering me a job from the getgo, actually in spring training, are in the playoffs right now.

Before, if I wasn't in baseball, I wanted to become a doctor.