I never thought I would want or need a house this large. But we wanted more space for the kids, and this proved to be doable for us. Now that we have it, it is...

[I] just want to see my name in the lineup every day. That’s my dream.

It is technically a Colonial, but not the type of Colonial you may imagine. It is very open inside.

I was so stressed. Every at-bat’s been like the World Series for me.

[Victor Diaz and his wife Helen moved last month to a 5,800-square-foot house in Stony Point with their twin girls, 8, and 5- and 3-year-old sons.] I never thought I would want or need a...

It’s going to be hard, it’s going to be real hard. I’ve never played that role. I’m going to stick around Julio Franco trying to get some pointers.

I felt a little awkward in the early rounds. But I relaxed that fifth round and put together some good punches. That’s what I was missing the first three or four rounds. Then I relaxed,...

You know it, man. Every at-bat this spring was like the World Series for me. I’m just going to go out there and be ready.

It is an honor to represent our country, but this is what we do for a living. I play for the Mets. … Ten days (away from Mets camp) might mean a starting job for...

It’s a relief, man. Great feeling.

I’m just keeping myself sharp as much as I can and just be ready when I’m called upon. I’m not frustrated. I’m just glad I’m here. Any role I can help the team, I try...

A couple of years ago, I thought the invasion of Iraq was justified. I believed the reports that stated Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and figured it would only be a matter of time...

This is a great triumph. Our chances of playing the World Championship grew today (Saturday).

I’ll trust you to hold (my daughter’s) Sweet Fifteen for me and walk her down the isle (sic) for me someday on her wedding day. That’s all I’ll ask of you bro, I’ve always been...

[The young players also appreciate Beltran’s help.] Since he has so much experience, … he tells me where to play and how to get good jumps on the ball. We have our talks during practice,...