Why do people sing Take Me Out to The Ballgame when they're already there?.

Playing the game was the easy part. The real work was in the preparation..

I'm not a real vocal guy, but sometimes you need to kick someone in the ass..

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

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

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

I want to be the best, and the best work. You have to earn what you get, and you have to work to keep it..

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..

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

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..

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

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..

Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective..

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..

I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I'll ….

I've done a lot of special things in this game, and for none of that to be considered clutch, it's an injustice..

Anyone can forget about talent, but if you're a good person, your name will be remembered a long time..

Balsamic vinaigrette, Tabasco, and giblets. Then let it boil..

I have incredible motivation to go out and improve every day..

I'm not impulsive at all - except about buying clothes. That's my biggest weakness..