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I love the city of New York. It's kind of fun. I grew up in the country, so I'm getting a little change of pace. The city has been great. ”

That mindset never changes. It should never change. If you've been in the league for 14 years or been in the league not even a day, you should have that mindset that you're going to go out there and prove yourself and earn a spot. ”

That's one thing that's a passion for me: teaching. ”

That's your dream, to play professional baseball. When you get the opportunity like that, getting drafted - especially by Oakland, a California team, pretty close to home - it was tempting. At the time, I just didn't think I was ready or mature enough mentally or physically to start pro ball. ”

Once it gets to two strikes, it's time to battle, put something in play, and try to get the job done. ”

I just take it one day at a time, try to forget about what I did the day before. Go out there like every day is Opening Day. ”

This is a crazy game we play. You're going to have those times you can't get out, and those times where you can do everything right, and the ball does not fall. ”

I have a short time to play this game. I'm trying to get every ounce of it out of my body. ”

Any time you play shortstop or center field, the majority of the baseballs are hit in the middle of the field. ”

When you're facing a different guy every at-bat, he's coming at you with his best stuff. There's no warm-up; there's no 'see a pitch.' You've got to be locked in from the very first pitch... The biggest thing is do your homework before the game starts. ”