My first ball I ever got from a big-league player I actually got to purchase in Dodger Stadium in a silent auction, was Reggie Jackson.

Baseball is a game of the soul.

Georgie Porgie, he might buy the whole league, but he doesn't have enough money to buy fear to put in my heart.

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 remember quotes in the paper, 'Here comes the man that New York loves to hate.' Man? None of you have probably ever eaten steak with me or rice and beans with me to understand what the man is about. You might say the player, the competitor, but the man? You guys have abused my name. You guys have said so many things, have written so many things.

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.