I just have to prove to myself, I don’t have to prove to fans.

Injuries are injuries, everybody has them. You play with it. I don’t make excuses.

You play for the team, you don’t play for the fans.

People think the leadoff spot is a big deal. I tell people you’re going to lead off the first inning, and after that, you can be a No. 4 hitter or No. 3 hitter.

My focus is to stay up the middle. If I’m a little early I’ll hit it to left, if I’m a little late, I’ll hit it to right.

I know what my job is. I know what I’ve got to do. I’ve got to keep getting better.

All that matters now is another World Series. It's been a long time. We have done everything else, so now it's time to win a World Series again.

All these records -- I already proved what I can do this season. I just want to get it done, help my team, and get back into the World Series, ... There was a bit of frustration, but we came out on top, and that's what really matters.

All these records ? I already proved what I can do this season. I just want to get it done, help my team, and get back into the World Series .

All these records I already proved what I can do this season. I just want to get it done, help my team, and get back into the World Series, ... There was a bit of frustration, but we came out on top, and that's what really matters.