I want to build a positive image that will last my career.

I've done a lot of growing up and realized a lot of things.

I believe a champion wins in his mind first, then plays the game, not the other way around.

Leadership is a role you have to earn in order to be effective.

I only look forward. I can't get all caught up in what I've done. I still have plenty to accomplish in the game. Hopefully, I'm just scratching the surface.

I want to be known as a good major-leaguer, and good major-leaguers work to become good.

I love the challenge of the game. I love the work. My goal right now is to have a season next year that will make people forget about this one. I'll use things like this for motivation. I'm pumped. I'm hungry.