Injuries are injuries, everybody has them. You play with it. I don't make excuses.

People think the leadoff spot is a big deal. I tell people you're going to lead off the first inning, and after that, you can be a No. 4 hitter or No. 3 hitter.

My focus is to stay up the middle. If I'm a little early I'll hit it to left, if I'm a little late, I'll hit it to right.

Every year I try to make adjustments and learn.

I love taking hits away from guys and seeing their reaction.

I just go out there and try to help my teammates any way I can. They are on me a lot to be in the lineup and do stuff for the team, but sometimes it's just...frustrating.

Injuries are injuries, everybody has them. You play with it. I don't make excuses.