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 doubt that I will get involved with politics. That's something I don't have in me.

I had the opportunity to go with some other teams. But I didn't consider those teams to be contenders, and I was right.

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'm open to play for anybody that would give me respect, treat me the right way, and actually going to make me feel comfortable.

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 like the challenge. I do not like the attention.