Each new day has a different shape to it. You just roll with it.
At the end of the day, you can't control the results; you can only control your effort level and your focus.
I was so engrossed in my sport, I wasn't thinking about the future from God's standpoint. I was thinking about just my sporting future.
I have family and friends who are strong Cardinal fans, and they are having a tough time since I signed. They want to root for me, but rooting for the Cubs is next to a sin.
I love second base.
When I left Tampa Bay, I felt like if my career ended at that point, I'd be okay.
The more I spend at one position, the more I can dive into those details.
It's important to set a tone and get some momentum.
My dad used to do it when we were little, and I tried it when we played around in the back yard. Eventually, I got a bat and a real ball and played around to see if I could hit left-handed.
The one thing is the more I play second base, the more I can work on the intricate movements of that position.
If you're free of mechanical thoughts and free of knowing that your body and bat are going to be in the right position at the right time, you can freely focus on the ball. It's a great feeling.
I love baseball history, and Wrigley Field is as good as it gets when it comes to that.
I want to try and get better in every facet of the game.
For me, it's not so much about picking the right position; it's about the team.
The best things happen when you're not overthinking it.
I'm just trying to create a working knowledge of my body. So it knows what to expect.
There are different angles you have to work with as a hitter. Figuring out with my body what helps me get into those angles... is a constant discovery.
We are perfect. According to God, we are perfect, yet we know that we are sinners. We believe in the fact that we are both saints and sinners at the same time as we live in this world.
You just go through highs and lows as an individual payer and as a team.
My favorite day is relaxing at home with family and friends.
