“I tried hockey, but it never stuck."

"I never expected things to go this well this fast."

"I don’t really like the limelight."

"It really tests you as a person as far as whether you can handle failure."

"To have the whole country behind you and be the first Canadian Rookie of the Year, you can’t beat that."

"Larry Walker paved the way for guys like me."

"I’m not out to prove anything to anybody."

"I’m still pinching myself. I am very grateful of the way things have gone."

"Before, baseball was something to do to get ready for the hockey season. Now, people look to play baseball, period. It’s something you stick with."

"It's been a whirlwind. I couldn't have scripted it any better."

"I can do a little bit of everything, I'd like to think."

"Everyone says the best fans in baseball are here [in Boston] and I can't wait to be a part of that."