As a first baseman, hitting home runs is what's expected of me. But I don't really try to hit home runs.

I want to be on that team that wins the world championship here in Chicago and sees the city go crazy.

You just get better with age. You learn yourself and the league. I'm starting to understand more about hitting every year.

As a first baseman, hitting home runs is what's expected of me. But I don't really try to hit home runs.

Sometimes it's more fun to compete with your friends, because you can talk a little trash with them.

I miss basketball every now and then.

It's not like I'm an introvert. You get to know me, I can have a conversation with you. But in front of the media, I'm probably more of a quiet guy.