This is a new year, a new attitude, a new team. He's in a place that has had success, as Texas did, and is a real contender. There are a number of big-time Hispanic players, including Robbie Alomar and Omar Vizquel, he can relate to on the team. The money was good. But everything in this life is not about money.
Family is first.
When you feel happy, the money doesn't pay for that. Right now, this is my situation, a one-year contract. Make no mistake about it, Gonzalez will be missed in Motown this season. I want to win and go to the Hall of Fame. I'm happy and healthy now.