The game was close, so I figured I might get to pinch hit. I had a bad game Saturday and had been battling. I needed to relax. That (hit) was good to see.

Being able to pinch-hit and get [the two-run homer Saturday] and this ... I don't know what's going on.

I think I can be ready to pinch-hit or go in the game. But if not, I'm going to let them know that I need a little more time. I want to be ready for the whole season, which is more important.

He'll probably pinch-hit for anybody in the lineup.

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

They wanted me to come in lighter. I planned on doing it anyway, just because such a big deal was made out of that last year. I didn't want people to use that as an excuse.