I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season.

I was staying real active in here. I just wanted to make sure I had a full sweat for each at-bat. But I wasn't tested.

I accept responsibility for the mistakes that we made. No one is more disappointed with our shortcomings than I. Those mistakes, however, were mistakes of process, not intent.

Like everyone else, I've made a lot of mistakes in my life. The only way I know how to handle them is to learn from them and move forward.

I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I'll use things like this for motivation. I'm pumped. I'm hungry.

I am excited about it. I am flattered. I am also aware that it's a great responsibility having to take over the leadership of the city, especially having to fill the big shoes of Mike Stewart.