A lot of times, if you stay in the present and focus on getting the most out of yourself today, then things work out the way they're supposed to.

I didn't think I'd be getting a contract at 34. That wasn't in my mind.

You used to be taught to let the ball go as far as possible and then drop it on the runner, whereas now it might be even more advantageous to direct the ball in front of the bag and get the guy on the leg.

You have to catch the breaks.

If we just focus on stats, we're gonna eventually not have them.

When the ball was hit, my first reaction as a shortstop was always go in the direction of the ball. You can't do that at first base. You go too far in that direction, and it's hard to scurry back and be ready to pick the throw.

We've made a lot of strides over the years in making the game better for players to be able to stay healthy and showcase talent.

We've got to do better at taking care of players and making sure the fans get the best of the players when they're showcasing their abilities.

When you're hot, you try to ride it as long as you can.

Hitting is not an exact science.

There are different angles you have to work with as a hitter. Figuring out with my body what helps me get into those angles... is a constant discovery.

There have been nights I've stayed up late thinking about, 'What's wrong with my swing? What do I need to fix?'

There are times when your mind isn't ready to go but your body is, and times when your body is ready to go but your mind isn't. You try to get the two in sync as much as possible.

I'm just trying to create a working knowledge of my body. So it knows what to expect.

Knowing the opportunity to win a championship here in Chicago, right now, that's the main motivation for me.

I grew up in Illinois.

We need to just stay in the moment and stay in our routine.

The best things happen when you're not overthinking it.

One-hundred years from now, nobody's going to remember that I played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays - nobody!

The most important thing is that we're impacting people for the Kingdom of Jesus Christ... that's why we're here.

I knew all the right Bible answers and the Sunday school answers.

My dad was a pastor, so we were in church all the time.

You just want the highs to start once the playoffs start.

You just go through highs and lows as an individual payer and as a team.