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

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.

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.

I enjoy every bit of baseball I can get.

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.

Baseball is a game of the soul.

I understand business and understand the ugly face of baseball, which is the business part of baseball.