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

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.

I miss basketball every now and then.

The chance to go to the postseason, it's hard to pass up.

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

Defense is something I take pride in. I feel it's just as important as offense. They should have RBIs for defensive plays.

I felt I was good in basketball but I wasn't a blue-chip prospect.