I've been playing on turf like that. I just didn't read that ball very good.

When I heard about that, it was like somebody was opening a door to you. It's going to be a very good opportunity to make the team this year. They want to mix young guys with veterans, and I want to be a part of that.

I feel like I?m a big-league guy right now. It?s different from last year. I knew I had to do too many things to be ready for the big leagues.

Wow, it was a long season. I played in probably 80 games. But it works for me because I come over here in shape. I don't get tired at all. I'm still in shape.

I went back to my country, and I did very good. That's what I wanted. I was trying to hit the ball the other way. That worked for me. I want to do the same here.

This effort is expected to change many activities and eliminate others, ... As we move to 1999, our goal is to be a more tightly focused organization that is fully aligned with our strategy.