I don't see pitches down the middle anymore - not even in batting practice.

I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.

He obviously doesn't have to come to practice, but he hasn't missed a training session this year. That's atypical.

I am very proud to be an American. This country has so much potential, I'd just like to see things better, or whatever, and I think it will be.

They came out swinging from the get-go. I didn't execute my pitches, plain and simple. I didn't have it today. I tried to battle.

We didn't make any pitches. You get good hitters and leave it in the middle of the plate, and they burn you.