I don't expect people to feel sorry for me. My teammates get more upset about the criticism and booing than I do.

I'm a terrible singer. I feel lucky to play baseball. You can't be gifted in everything.

Enjoy your sweat because hard work doesn't guarantee success, but without it you don't have a chance.

Always follow your dreams, don't let anyone tell you that you can't be something.

Be respectful. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Respect the lowest rank and the highest rank and you'll never get in trouble.

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

I want to be known as Dominican-that's what I am, 100 percent ... I have a duty and responsibility to continue the legacy of Dominicans in baseball.

There is a difference between image and reputation. Image is nice. Reputation is developed over an entire career. Reputation is what I'm searching for.

You can have fun, respect the game and also play it hard. When you have that combination, you're going to put yourself in a position to be successful.

Some things are meant to be and if it was, you will know it.

Some people come drifting into our skies carrying hope just as the clouds drift into the deserts!

Does childhood really happen? Do we imagine it? Everyone remembers something else....

Get rid of grudges and negativity in your thoughts by replacing them with positive thoughts. You deserve a beautiful life.

Only real risk passes the reality of faith.

All names will soon be restored to their proper owners.

A person's either responsible for themselves or we're all responsible for each other.

HBO does something that most networks don't do which is give a show a chance to find their voice.

To hell with Trish's nose!

If I gave you any thought I probably would.

My life has changed financially and I have a name, but I try to never forget people on my journey.