I played against major leaguers all winter. I know I can play against them now.

230

I want the opportunity. I'm going to try to do my best. I don't want [Matsui] to get hurt. If he feels better, it's good.

213

I think I've got a chance. We compete for the position, now he's hurt. Whatever they want me to do I will do.

203

I think I've got a chance.

184

You never know. I could handle shortstop. I've been there all my life. If I had to, I could.

178

Yeah, I think I have a chance. I'll do whatever they want me to. I'll be ready.

161

I feel comfortable at short, but if they tell me to play at second, that's where I'm going to play. When I play I don't think about anything. I think 'play the game and do my job', that's it.

141

I don't want him to be hurt. But, if I play the way I am capable of, I can do the job.

128

We make mistakes. We're human.

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