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

Some other things I don't miss: the media and the pressure of just being asked to do, and being asked questions every day.

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.

I love my teammates, and I'll do anything for them.

When I go to the plate, I think about putting the ball in play. It's important to get on base and get some walks, but I don't go to the plate thinking of walking.

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.

I believe that if you're healthy, you're capable of doing everything. There's no one else who can give you health but God, and by being healthy I believe that God is listening to me.