These are my babies, ... They all have some base hits in them, I hope.

He broke a couple of bats with the cutter. I hadn't caught him in a long time but he looked great to me. He was putting the ball in the right spots. For me, what I see, he looked tough on the hitters.

I feel bad for my country, and all my friends, that I'm not playing. But my situation here, with all the pitchers, I feel I should be here. I know the Dominican team wanted me to be there, and I want to be there.

Before the game yesterday, I talked to Miguel Tejada. I explained to him what was going on. He said, 'You have to take care of your family first.' I want to be there, but I have to take care of business here.

I have to relax and wait for the ball to come to me.

I know I can hit and play defense. You have to let the game come to you.

I'm happy, proud of myself for what I've done here. I came here and didn't know the pitching staff. Everybody's been great to me, helping me. I really appreciate the team and the people.

I missed the sign, it was my fault,

I'm just seeing the ball better. I'm getting comfortable. I'm not trying to do too much.

I try not to think about the future,