We hit hard. I thought Manny was going to be all right because he`s a big man. I`m so skinny.
I know the St. Louis team and fans wanted me to stay, but (management) didn`t try hard to keep me -- that`s what I felt in the negotiations.
The most important thing is communication. If we have the communication, I think we could be good.
I just want to get a ring. It feels like I was always meant to play here.
Nobody likes to get booed. Maybe (it was) the fact they don`t know nothing about me or they didn`t believe I could play in the (American League). But I know what I can do.
About time, ... It was a good one, too. It feels good because we won the game, that`s most important.
I work to bring everything together, but sometimes you start slow and sometimes you start quick. Every player is different. I know I`m going to be prepared to start fast.
I never got booed before and I didn`t know how to deal with that. I don`t have anything to prove.
He`d kick the pitcher`s (butt). He`d do it. No (fooling) around, bro.
It`s quick work. Everybody should change in their system because it`s quick work and you`re ready to go. It`s been very good so far.