We have always been big on guys on the bench being versatile.

That's not the way it is. I think it takes some pressure off of him. And it shows those guys what they are capable of collectively.

Those guys (the middle relief) have some good numbers on the back of their bubble gum cards.

If the guys on the bench were as good as the guys you have out there, they'd be out there in first place.

That kind of stuff, the notoriety, the pomp and circumstance, I think he's aware of it, but he doesn't get taken aback by it, nor does he get a big head over it. He's a very even-tempered kid. I just think he probably expects more of himself than [the fans and media] ever will.

We stuck him in there when we ran out of other options last year. He settled into that role real well. He's not just a guy hitting behind (Todd) Helton anymore. He's a legitimate fourth-place hitter.