I've always been optimistic. When things come together and I feel comfortable, I know I can be a productive player with an impact.

I'm definitely looking to put together a full season. I know what I'm capable of doing. I want to be the kind of player my teammates can depend on.

At this point, it feels OK. It doesn't feel great, but it doesn't feel terrible either.

We're optimistic and businesslike. We're working together well.

For me, it's a shin thing, ... If I feel good, I want to play the final three games to stay where I need to be mentally. Playing every day helps me maintain the speed of the game.

The pitches were different, the approaches were different. The pitch today was in a different place than last night. As a hitter, you have to understand that every at-bat is different. If not, you can go up there trying to do too much.