My favorite book in the Bible is always Proverbs because it's where you can find wisdom for no matter what you're going through. It hits me every time I read it. I've always read Proverbs regularly because it helps me deal with what's happening every day in real life.

Spring training is for getting to know your teammates and forming a chemistry. I dont like it.

I'd rather save a home run than hit one. I've always been like that. Defense is what I pride myself on.

I go out every day and try to play great defense. I know my hitting will improve.

When everything is going good, that's when I know God has rewarded me for my faith.

I love the Twins, ... I bleed the Twins. That's all I know. If I go anywhere else, I'd be a foreigner.

My mother made sure we stayed involved in the church and the things of God. My relationship with Christ came about through that and the influences of my mother and grandmother helped my faith to grow.