One of the reasons I appreciate being in a Pirates uniform is the greats who have worn it in the past. There was Bill Mazeroski hitting the walk-off home run to win the World Series. There was Roberto Clemente wearing the number 21. There was Pops: Willie Stargell. There was Dave Parker: Cobra.

We won't let history define our future. Our actions will do the talking. Our determination will turn doubters into believers.

In order to be better, you should expect to be better.

One thing I always remember: Frustration is built by unmet expectations.

I don't really look at myself as a power hitter. I look at myself as someone who drives the ball to the gaps, hits line drives.

I'll do everything I've got to do to get on base, and I've been doing that. I'm happy with it.

We focus on what we do right, we learn from what we did wrong, we move onto the next day that's what prepares us, that's what makes us strong?