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I'm excited about where I am right now.
I just go out every day and try to work hard.
We had a lot of adversity, but we found a way.
I think I forgot, more than I learned anything.
I'm just enjoying playing baseball in the major leagues.
I want to keep things simple and keep my energy focused on moving forward.
I'm not that big of a partier. I wasn't concerned about missing out on things in college.
I don't want to be considered a leader based on what people think goes on in the clubhouse.
I feel like I've been blessed with some athletic ability and I'd like to take advantage of it.
You have to look past the cool things and play the game. That's why you're here, to play the game.
A lot of people wanted me to play college football, but I wanted to get started playing pro baseball.
I think my parents did a great job of reminding me that I wasn't as big a deal as maybe I thought I was at times.
You get into pro ball and you realize all the guys were the best players on their teams. You have to keep moving forward.
I never really worried about stats in the minor leagues. I was more concerned with getting better and bringing a positive attitude every day.
I understand I'm a sinner. I'm not perfect, and I need a Savior, and that I'm not going to make it to Heaven on merits and doing good things.
I was a pretty normal high school kid. I just loved to play sports and had opportunities, and the Lord blessed me with talent, and I just tried to take advantage of it.
I had some tough times. Now that I look back on it, I'm very grateful for those times. I know now that I needed them. But at the time you think, 'Man, I wish I could just get to the major leagues!'
I think I just learned that God has a plan for all of us, and I work hard and do all the things I can, but at the same time, His will is perfect; and me trying to control it, it's not going to work.
I try to work hard. I try to set a good example. I don't look at it as though I've got to be a leader. I just try to behave the way I think I should behave. If that results in a leadership role, great.
I don't like the idea of 'I've played nine years, I've made some All-Star teams, I make the most money. I've got to be a leader.' That doesn't make you a leader. Treating people the right way is more important.
I'm not a guy that sets a number of goals. If I can go out and continue to have a consistent approach every day and get to where I feel comfortable enough. Then I go into a game, relax and play, the numbers will take care of themselves.
I'm taking (the training) a little more seriously than I normally would to speed up the process. I don't care if people say I was a surprise pick. I feel like it's an honor and the people who made the decision to put me on the team know what they are talking about. To play for your country is something you can hold on to the rest of your life.