When you think small and up the middle, good things happen.

It's tougher when you're established. Before, I'd see 13, 14, 15 pitches that I could drive in a game. Now, I see one, two or three, so I have to be better.

If my life depended on it - if my daughter's life depended on it - I'd want Mariano Rivera closing. Wouldn't you?

Whether I hit .260 or .320, the bottom line here is to win.

Fear of failure is what fuels me, keeps me on edge and sharp. I'm not as good when I'm comfortable.

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

I do my best hitting when I'm walking. That means I'm relaxed and my pitch recognition is a lot better.