My body is healthy 100%.

You have to get used to winning. Winning is a habit. Losing is a habit.

Last year, I played like half a machine. I didn't feel strong ... I worked really hard this off-season and got all my power and speed back.

I want to spend time with my fans. This team made a big commitment to sign me here. I have to return that. I have to be here. I have to spend time with my teammates, with the fans, with all you guys. I need to do that. Detroit has a lot of good fans.

The doctors have cleared me. I'll be ready to play by spring training. Everybody will see. I'm pain-free and in better shape than ever now after rehabbing so long.

He plays the game the right way. When you play the game the right way, the game comes to you. He's really quiet, but he talks with his bat and glove.