I'm getting a little of the hunger to play ball back,

I'm prepared for this; I know what it will take, because I've had a weird career full of ups and downs.

I want to play again; I intend to play again,

I look at this as a tremendous opportunity. Last year was a season I'd like to forget. The Mets have given me a chance to revive my career and I plan to make the most of it. I know the organization is heading in the right direction and I would like nothing better than to be part of a championship year.

Usually when I don't talk to him too much, it's a good thing.

I've got four months of hard [weight-]lifting ahead of me, ... I've been keeping up, eating right. But sitting around instead of playing I feel soft. That will change.