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" This is the big leagues; pitchers throw a lot of strikes. I feel like they attack me. That's why I go up there and swing. "

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Believe In Yourself

" I just try to make contact with the ball. It's obvious that I like to swing the bat. I'm not thinking of taking a lot of pitches. "

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" I don't like champagne. I mean, I like it bubbling and throwing it on someone's body. But I don't like champagne on my body. "