It's all about getting the opportunities. That's why I drive to Peoria every day. It's well worth it.

I bunted for him. I think I'm the only player who ever pinch-hit for both.

A lot of guys have success off him early in the count. If he gets two strikes on you, he picks at the plate, and a batter really doesn't have a chance.

My favorite thing to do is still to go back to Peoria, go to my cabin and hunt with the boys. This is a great lifestyle, don't get me wrong. But fun for me is going back with my buddies I grew up with.

It's always been special when we go to Peoria, but I would be a liar if I said this one wasn't special because of my son. But all of these kids are like my son.

His contribution to girls sports in Peoria was pretty monumental,