I'm not sure when it's going to be feeling good, ... I know what my job is, though. ... I'll just keep battling and keep working through it.

It's getting better and better. You know, guys are feeling more comfortable and they are not afraid to speak up and be a leader. I mean, our team, we have 25 players, we have about 25 leaders, too. So whatever someone says, people listen.

We had opportunities; we just couldn't capitalize. That's the most aggravating thing about this game. When you're not hitting and scoring runs, it dictates how well your season goes.

The guy's been amazing for them. He's a competitor. He wants the ball. He knows how to get the job done. He's not afraid of anyone. He's their MVP.

What we really need is for me to get hot and stay hot. When I go, this team really takes off.

I came close, ... But close isn't good enough.