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

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

Life doesn't always go the way you planned it to go. Sometimes you have detours you have to take.

The good thing about this game? There's always tomorrow.

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.

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

I feel like I am more deserving than last year. It definitely feels good just to be on the team.