As far as being asked to play in the WBC, I am incredibly happy and incredibly honored to be asked. It just didn't work out this year. I definitely wanted to perform here in the camp in the beginning, especially with the change in the batting order.
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I was trying to shorten up my take-back and get to the ball quicker, but my balance got off. Every year I try to do something different and improve my skills. If it works, it works. If it doesn't, I'll go back to the old way.
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Even if I hit sixth or seventh, I'm still going to try and have the same batting approach as if I was hitting second. As far as the comment Ozzie made, he's the manager and he's going to make the decisions.
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You know players are asked to deliver better in their second seasons than in their rookie years. Hitting .300 with 30 or more stolen bases that's my goal and hopefully I'll be in the World Series again by fulfilling my role on the team.
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My swing is almost there. It's a lot better than where it was earlier. I'm not here to put up numbers in spring training. The goal is to be ready by Opening Day. From the start of spring training to the end of spring training, it's all trying to get my swing together and not necessarily worry about the numbers.
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I definitely want to build my batting average. I also think I can start running more this year. I've always wanted to be put in that position and to hit and run more.
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