I appreciate it because I realize the things individuals go through to get to that opportunity. I feel so blessed. I'm thankful for that opportunity, but really, in some ways, you have to put it all behind you and you have to go out there and compete and play the game and find a way to get things done for the team.

Both guys had great stuff. Everything was low and sinking, and that can make it hard.

Of course there's pressure. I know it's been a long time since the Cubs have produced any good position players, but that's not our fault. We just have to do what we're capable of doing. Hopefully, five or 10 years down the road, we can look back and say, 'See what we started?' But for now, we have to live in the moment and help the Cubs win this season.

But I'm not a base stealer. I'll pick my spots. I have enough speed.

I just feel like it's an opportunity that I have and I'm going to take advantage of it. I just feel like it may be a chance for me to show the positive side of the game. My strengths, I think, will come out in Major Junior just because of the type of league it is. It's pretty offensive.

We are thrilled to be one of the programs to have an opportunity to be on TV. It's a huge bonus for the kids who have worked so hard ... to put us in this position.