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

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.

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

Because I want to have my arm in good shape, I need to have my legs in good shape. Without a leg, there is no arm.

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.

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 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.