I do miss competing, being out there - the atmosphere, I do miss it.

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.

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

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.

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.

Some of the things I've done are really special.