I know I have to be patient. I just try to get better and better.

Two outs — but that was my mistake.

My first pinch-hit home run anywhere, I can’t believe it. I was waiting for middle (of the plate). I saw the ball come middle.

They wanted to know what it was like playing in Game 1,

As far as the team is concerned our target will be to win the World Series. For me personally I want to establish myself as a regular in the team.

Spring training is very important to me. I told my agent last June it would be tough to enter the World Classic.