I'm definitely playing next year. That's my ace in the hole. It's a little hard to sit back and watch the guys [this season], but it's easier knowing I've got something to look forward to.

Ace in the Hole

I've been doing everything I could possibly do except for putting the pads on, ... 'I had to make myself ready first and I believe I did that.

[He said he located her face in the stands by seeing her blonde hair.] I could see her smiling, ... I believe we're feeling the same emotions, and we will for the rest of our lives.

I couldn't let how the team was doing affect my mindset on my rehabilitation because I sort of believe I had to take it upon myself that my rehabilitation and getting myself 100 percent healthy had to be first and foremost, before the team, in my mind,

We've checked and checked and checked and every doctor or physician that's seen me has given me clearance,