Carlos Ruiz

Baseball continues, life continues, and I have to continue to work.

For almost every interview, I had to have others translate for me, and look for someone to do that. I had a lot of miserable moments. But my teammates treated me well and helped me gain confidence.

I won't tell you that I've never been discouraged. Of course I have; as a human being, that's bound to happen.

I like to work the count, but I know when I have to be aggressive.