I wanted to be a part of something special and contributing to the launch of a new league was very exciting to me.

It's just exciting to be part of something that is brand-new.

I like playing for Oakland, they have a very colorful uniform.

To me the most important thing was stirring things up and scoring some runs so we could win a ballgame.

My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.

It's exciting and refreshing to listen to new rock. And I like a lot of it - Filter, Vertical Horizon, Stabbing Westward... I even enjoy some Limp Bizkit and Kid Rock.