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

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

If they watch me play, people will say I'm not into it or whatever. That's okay. I kind of like it. People don't know how much work I'm putting into it. They don't need to know.

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

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

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