I want to feel secure personally. Have a competitive team out there -- I really want to win; I hate losing -- and, I guess, I want to be treated like a normal person.

Whether you like it or not, the last few years I'd be the first one to tell you I haven't been the Pedro Martinez that I'm used to being.

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

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

Actually the adrenaline of the game will probably help me out a little bit to regain command and concentration about the things that I have to do.

We grew up poor, very poor, but I am very proud of where I come from.

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