The doctors checked on my knee, and they said it's good. I feel pretty good right now. I'm ready to play.

I feel really good right now. I really worked to get ready for this season.

It makes me mad that I missed so much time. I never had any big injuries in the minor leagues. I thought I was having a really good year and it was tough to have to sit out that last month or so of the season. I wanted to keep improving and helping the team.

It would be great to play in it.

I was really happy with the year I had. I showed a lot more power than I did (as a rookie). I think I showed that I can hit some home runs at the major-league level.

I felt good. I'm happy because I got a hit and was able to [score] on the hit. My knees and leg felt very good.

People know they can find any kind of worker here.

I've been working out every day and I feel very strong. I'm ready to go.

The Pirates don't want me to go, so I'm not going. That's OK. This is more important, being here and getting ready for the season.