When I played, I had a natural ability to jump and run, and I just wanted to get bigger and heavier.

It’s so funny that people specify that year because in a way it was the biggest battle for me health wise.

I know what I did and how I accomplished it. I am proud of it and know that it was done with integrity.

I want to stay with the Orioles. I’d like to play here for the rest of my career. I don’t want to go through this again in four years.

I know for a stretch, at least nine years, I was one of the best lead-off hitters in baseball