Juan Rincon Quotations

When I came to live in the United States in February 1996, I came looking for Luis, ... He received me in his house and it was a nice reunion. I heard he was going to baseball tryouts in Coral Springs, so I went with him.

He's a really nice guy. I'm never going to forget (the home run), but I don't take it personal.

I was kind of afraid to let it go a few days ago, but today I didn't think about anything. It's not that sharp, like it used to be, but I think taking one step at a time is the right thing to do.

It could take a while or it might not take that long. To be honest, I think it's a good decision. Right now, it's what's best for the team.

I thought I would never see him again, ... We have been able to stay together through baseball.

I thought I was going to feel some pain. The good thing is I don't feel pain while I'm throwing. Before, I did. I'm looking forward to getting back.

I was a regular kid living my dream playing in the World Series in the United States,

People say stuff at the games. But most of the people, especially here in Minnesota, have been amazing.

I've kind of realized that I'm going to have some pain. It's all part of the process. If I'm not going to throw breaking balls now, then when am I going to throw them? I'm going to be sore no matter what.

I moved on a long time ago. It doesn't matter. I knew it was going to be tough to beat them and prove my innocence, just because it was my word against theirs.

I'm planning on getting to Fort Myers around the 13th of February. I'm going to go a few days early and start getting in some extra work. Then I should be able to start throwing again.

I haven't had any setbacks. Once we get started, I will be ready to go.

Being blamed of using steroids? My numbers were the same before and after. It didn't stay in my mind, because I had nothing to hide or anything like that. I was mad because of the things that I was going through, but it didn't affect me. I was able to put it aside and keep going.