When you get to the big leagues, you need to take potential and turn it into performance. You want to be the guy who got the most out of his ability, not the guy who never fulfilled his potential.

I read a lot of Socrates in the off-season. Don't print that, or it'll ruin my rep.

When you get to the big leagues, you need to take potential and turn it into performance. You want to be the guy who got the most out of his ability, not the guy who never fulfilled his potential.

If I'm asked to play first, I should be ready. It's nice to be in the lineup, regardless of where you're at.

If you work hard, good things will happen. I will never be in a situation where if I fail I can look back and say, 'If I'd only worked harder.'

I hated farm work. I always got stuck with the jobs my father and brother didn't want to do.

I've been streaky throughout my career, but I've been trying to become a more consistent hitter.