So many people are insanely busy nowadays, and it's easy to say, 'Ah, I'll workout tomorrow.' But you have to set aside a time and stick to that schedule.

The first thing to know about playing baseball in Michigan is, Michigan's really cold.

It doesn't take any talent to play hard.

You have to take the good with the bad. Some players only talk to the press when they are doing good. When you're doing bad you shouldn't shy away from them and when doing good, don't run up to them.

During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.

I will never brag about myself, but my family, I can go on forever.

What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.