I like to be against the odds.

I don't know what you guys say, but at home, life is way different from baseball.

I know when I'm off alignment. I know when my body is out of adjustment. If your body is there, then mentally, you'll be there. If your body feels good, then your mind feels good and your are going to feel better about your game.

It's a relief now to be able to stand next to my godfather and finally feel like I've accomplished something in the game of baseball.

My career is an open book, but my life is not.

I was a momma's boy. I didn't get anything from Dad, except my body and baseball knowledge. The only time I spent with him was at the ballpark.

But to be the best, you must face the best. And to overcome your fear, you must deal with the best.