I like the challenge. I do not like the attention.

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 want to feel secure personally. Have a competitive team out there -- I really want to win; I hate losing -- and, I guess, I want to be treated like a normal person.

I love my teammates, and I'll do anything for them.

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

I like the challenge. I do not like the attention.