Being blamed of using steroids? My numbers were the same before and after. It didn't stay in my mind, because I had nothing to hide or anything like that. I was mad because of the things that I was going through, but it didn't affect me. I was able to put it aside and keep going. |
He's a really nice guy. I'm never going to forget (the home run), but I don't take it personal. |
I haven't had any setbacks. Once we get started, I will be ready to go. |
I moved on a long time ago. It doesn't matter. I knew it was going to be tough to beat them and prove my innocence, just because it was my word against theirs. |
I thought I was going to feel some pain. The good thing is I don't feel pain while I'm throwing. Before, I did. I'm looking forward to getting back. |
I thought I would never see him again, ... We have been able to stay together through baseball. |
I was a regular kid living my dream playing in the World Series in the United States, |
I was kind of afraid to let it go a few days ago, but today I didn't think about anything. It's not that sharp, like it used to be, but I think taking one step at a time is the right thing to do. |
I'm planning on getting to Fort Myers around the 13th of February. I'm going to go a few days early and start getting in some extra work. Then I should be able to start throwing again. |
I've kind of realized that I'm going to have some pain. It's all part of the process. If I'm not going to throw breaking balls now, then when am I going to throw them? I'm going to be sore no matter what. |
It could take a while or it might not take that long. To be honest, I think it's a good decision. Right now, it's what's best for the team. |
Luis was [named] the best athlete in the country by the YMCA, ... After we played in the Little League World Series, he was named the athlete of the year by the country. |
People say stuff at the games. But most of the people, especially here in Minnesota, have been amazing. |
Relievers, we need to have short memories. |
When I came to live in the United States in February 1996, I came looking for Luis, ... He received me in his house and it was a nice reunion. I heard he was going to baseball tryouts in Coral Springs, so I went with him. |