I'm really disappointed. I've been waiting as long as I could to make the decision, but my shoulder just doesn't feel right.

I'm not a fast starter in spring training, and I need to be careful. I want the Dominican Republic to win as much as anybody back home, but I also want to be able to help the team.

I feel pretty good. There's no pain, just more stress from traveling.

I don't want that to happen again. I'd love to play in the World Baseball Classic. The only way I wouldn't play is if I felt something in my shoulder and body.

I just don't know yet. I just can't tell you now.

It's so disappointing. I'm thinking about watching the game with some friends or maybe just heading back to the hotel and watching there. I'm just a fan for the day.