The last two times I went to spring training, I had to win a job, and if I didn't get off to a blazing start, I'm on the bench. Now, I've proven myself, so it's not essential that I get off to a real good start.

It all comes down to when spring training comes. Do you want to go or don't you? If you want to go, you go.

I've always approached spring training as I have something to prove.

It's nice to win, ... I still feel like I'm in the spring training mode. Sometimes I feel really good. Sometimes I feel off balance. Those are things you go through in spring training. I'm trying to put it together in such a short window of time.

None of the teams that actually probably were offering me a job from the getgo, actually in spring training, are in the playoffs right now.

I feel like I'm accustomed to Spring Training. It's like, just hurry up and get it over with. Let's start it up again and strap it on. I'm really eager. You can bet I'm going to do well.