He's a pain-in-the-neck when he's on. He can throw his fastball at 97 (mph) and slider at 92, but gets in trouble with his control. He has to throw strikes.
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I have to show I have regained the form I had a couple of years ago. If I can't play like an All-Star then I'm not going to play. If I can't play at the level I am accustomed to I won't be here. I will go home.
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From what I went through last year, what more could I appreciate than that opportunity I'm here to come play second base, and hopefully I go out and show these guys I'm up to the challenge.
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