I don't know what else I can say. I have never taken steroids. For people who think I took steroids intentionally, I'm never going to convince them. But I hope the voters judge my career fairly and don't look at one mistake.

I have never used steroids. Period.

I respect the Hall of Fame, and if they think that I'm worthy enough, I would be very honored. And if they don't, I gave it all that I had to this game.

Let me start by telling you this: I have never used steroids. Period. I don't know how to say it any more clearly than that. Never.

Baseball gets better for whatever reason.

I have never intentionally used steroids. Never. Ever. Period.

Well, you know, I left Cuba as a kid when I was 6 years old back in 1971.