I'm not one for a lot of media attention.

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.'

North Dakota is a great state. Everybody is real supportive up there. I couldn't ask for a better place to call home.

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.

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.

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