I only spoke once and then I spoke again three months later. All the garbage in between was Major League Baseball. I blame them for that. I don't know who was leaking or whatnot ... but all this stuff, the back and forth, I would think that was ridiculous, too. |
I played great baseball all year, ... and I played like a dog the last five days. |
I played great baseball for a year, ... I played like a dog for five games. |
I played like a dog. |
I put him up there with Mo (Rivera) as one of the greatest competitors that I've ever played against. It's kind of weird seeing him in a different uniform. |
I reached the conclusion that if I played in the Classic, I would play for the United States and honor my American citizenship. I appreciate the support and understanding of my fellow Dominican players and friends who aided me in making this decision. |
I really don't concern myself with it at this time of year, ... it kind of doesn't make sense. Usually it happens when you're in a slump. |
I remember I couldn't get to sleep that night because Kirby Puckett had said hello to me. |
I said it once that I wasn't playing and then at the end I said I was playing. But between that was ... speculation, back and forth, which I thought was ridiculous. |
I think being on the field every day is a strong requirement (for MVP), and doing it from both sides of the field, |
I think defence, for the most part, being a balanced player and also saving a lot of runs on the defensive side, I think was a major factor here. To me, defence is foremost. It's always been. The White Sox showed us this year pitching and defense wins to this day. |
I think I'm going to have to take a look in the mirror, ... I didn't do my part. |
I think it gave us a little fire in our butts. We were a little flat, and I thought after that, we kind of picked it up a little bit. |
I think it was the last one he threw. I'm glad he threw one. He had us talking to each other, and really nothing was said that was helpful. |
I think it's crucial to pass the message to all the students to educate themselves and others on the substance of each legislative proposal. At least having listened to the comments, I think that was one of the clear messages that came out — learn facts, learn the proposals and you are better off for having done so. |