Dave Martinez

Early in my career when I was with Montreal, we had a lot of good outfielders like Otis Nixon, myself, Marquis Grissom and Larry Walker. We all did the platooning thing, although each one of us could have played every day. We got everybody in the lineup, and everybody got to play.

I enjoy my job. And I love the city of Chicago, and this organization - it gave me the start to my whole career.

In my career, I finished in second place six times. I played on teams that were in it to the very end. It's frustrating.

My job is to be the bench coach with the Rays and help this team succeed. If another opportunity arises, I'd welcome the opportunity.

I interviewed quite a few times and finally got a job with the Nationals. And I greatly appreciate it.

Often, bumpy roads lead to beautiful places.

It's all about communication, culture and competing every day.

When I look back, I think I just never got the opportunity to play every day.

We have to stick together. That is what makes good teams.

I prepared myself for years to be where I'm at now, and I try to focus on the here and now.

I've seen teammates who wanted to choke each other.

At 21, I'm too young to be considered just a defensive outfielder.