Defensively I feel good, that's what they want me to do. But my offense, I don't have many hits. |
Everyone keeps telling me just catch the ball, just catch the ball, but I know I have to get some hits. And I know I am a good hitter, too. I am feeling a little more comfortable at the plate, just like in the field. |
I don't want him to be hurt. But, if I play the way I am capable of, I can do the job. |
I feel comfortable at short, but if they tell me to play at second, that's where I'm going to play. When I play I don't think about anything. I think 'play the game and do my job', that's it. |
I played against major leaguers all winter. I know I can play against them now. |
I think I've got a chance. |
I think I've got a chance. We compete for the position, now he's hurt. Whatever they want me to do I will do. |
I want the opportunity. I'm going to try to do my best. I don't want [Matsui] to get hurt. If he feels better, it's good. |
If he comes and they send me to Triple-A, I'll go because that's their decision. I try to play my game. If I stay, good. If I don't, good, too. I'll come back next year and try to make the team. |
It's not frustrating. These things are going to happen. You just try to get back quick. |
The runner was all over me. I had to throw the ball, and I had to throw it fast. |
This is just the beginning, there are five games left and this isn't the time to think that (the title) is in our hands. |
We make mistakes. We're human. |
Yeah, I think I have a chance. I'll do whatever they want me to. I'll be ready. |
You never know. I could handle shortstop. I've been there all my life. If I had to, I could. |