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Q: Thrilled to have you on the A's especially with your positive attitude and can-do mentality. I was wondering when the time comes for you to retire what do you want fans and players to remember you as? Do you have a certain legacy or certain moments that you want remembered when someone thinks of your name 20 years from now? What are some of your proudest moments so far in your MLB career? - Ryan Landis, Mesa, CA
A: I would say...wow, well I would say I am always trying to teach the guys coming on that the most important thing in life is your family, your know your wife and kids...and nothing, not even baseball is more important than that and it's tough because in baseball your career is such and important thing, and you get distracted, but I think I want to be remembered for the love I have for my wife and kids. My proudest moments are the moments when I have been recognized as the guy who likes to win and to be seen as a winner, when they give me that recognition and respect that's all I need and all I want.
Q: I'm glad to see a few veterans on the A's. What was your motivation to come to Oakland and how do you like playing for the A's? - Charles Rexrode, Oakland
A: My motivation is a challenge. My challenge was to come here and make this team become better and so far I love every second of it, I love the guys I love the front office, and I love the fans who have been incredible for me and my wife and this has been awesome.
Q: How do you compare this team with the past teams you've played with, and do you see this team becoming a possible contender for the playoffs this year? - Arnie Agatep, Mountain View
A: I never like to compare because everybody is different and everybody has a different philosophy, so it is not fair for me to compare this team with other teams. I can tell you a lot of positive things about this team, these guys are willing to go all the way and I see a lot of winners on the team. Andyeah, I see the team as a contender in the future.
Q: Why do you wear No. 18? Are there any ties to your personal life with the No. 18? - Ray Sikes, Tuston, CA
A: Eighteen is my oldest daughters birthday, April 18th. I used to wear number 20 in Colombia but when I became professional I changed to number 18.
Q: Even as a veteran player I'm sure you remember your rookie years just as much. Can you explain the differences of veteran years to how you approached each game as a rookie, both mentally and physically? - Brad Stark, Riverbank, CA
A: It is more mental as a rookie because you kind of see everything so fast and instincts take over. These days, mentally, I prepare myself in a different way because I like to visualize and see the plays and the routines. I feel more confident and comfortable when I see things before they happen.
Q: I was wondering if you like any other sports besides baseball? And if you do what teams do you cheer for? - Joe Hirschman, Los Angeles
A: I love watching basketball, NBA and NCAA. I don't have a team but I used to love the Bulls in the '90's. I really pick the players and when I like a player I follow them. Tthe Warriors just picked that kid,Curry. Love that kid, I love him, he plays awesome, so I will follow him.
Q: Do you try to give any of your teammates Spanish lessons or do any of them ask you to? - Leslie Suaste, Gilroy
A: No, not really, except maybe Jack Cust, I try to correct him here and there. They like Spanish and they think its fun to be able to speak two languages.
Q: If you weren't a professional baseball player what would you being doing instead? - Yvonne Chen, Danville
A: I would be on the Discovery Channel. I was studying fishing engineering before I signed but that was one of my goals. I like Marine Biology, so I would be doing something like that.
Q: What do you enjoy to do in your spare time? - Leanea Padilla, San Francisco
A: It's funny you ask me that, and probably not to many people can say this, but I feel really lucky because my best friend is my wife. What I love the most is spending time with her she is one of the funniest and smartest people I know. I never get tired of sitting down next to her and asking questions and I love being with her and traveling.
