You want to get off to a good start and get going and put up good numbers out the gate, so everybody wants to have success on opening day. That’s what makes it fun.

After last year, I had a terrible year so I definitely want them to know that I can still play at this level. I think it was just everything. Not being used to the role...

I didn’t really do very good at the beginning adjusting, and then the second time I got called up I adjusted a little better. Still it’s a tough situation for me because I’ve never been...

There are a couple of guys that can back up those spots. But with me having a bit more experience at the big league level, I think that could play out in my favor as...

I’d say it’d probably be a long shot. I’m realistic. They’re going to give him every chance in the world. You’ve got a veteran guy. The last thing they want is another young guy playing...

Last year, I know they didn’t have a whole lot of confidence in me, regardless of what they’ll say. I’m just trying to show them I can play.

I’m not going to say they would do everything they can not to put me on the team, but I knew they wanted (Sierra).