When someone becomes successful or rich and famous, people perceive that person as being different. But I'm the same guy I've always been.

Everyone focuses on the earthly state, but how cool might death be? I believe in spiritual rebirth, and I can't wait to experience that.

I'm OK being the veteran, but I'm still just a kid.

The outfield is solid, so is the catching and the infield.

There's a part of me that wants to go streak and run outside and jump around and go swim in the ocean and do everything. The other part of me wants to bear down and repeat this kind of performance next year and in the years to come.

I'm not trying to be cocky, but I set such a high standard for myself. I'm not happy when I pitch seven innings and give up two runs and get a win.

I hadn't focused on mechanics since I signed professionally.