I was trying to hit the ball hard somewhere. He threw me a ball that I could handle and I hit it hard.

From now on, 'trying hard' isn't enough. Anybody can try. My mama can try. This time of year, you gotta win.

I was just aggressive in that situation, ... He threw me a fastball and I went with it.

I had a great first half. And the second half, with my knee, I couldn't use my left leg. I couldn't drive the ball. But I think if I'm healthy, I can have another good year.

They wanted to open up room for Ryan, and that's good -- Ryan Zimmerman is a great player and great prospect, ... The trade will work out for me, too. I'll be in San Diego with a team that made the playoffs this year.

We're playing with a lot of enthusiasm. We've got some confidence back.