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When I come off the bench, I'm looking to add energy, and then I play defense and rebound. Also, at the end of the game, I have the experience to go out there and help us win.

You can always improve your bench and relief pitching.

I've given everything I can possible to the game, on and off the field.

It's annoying to be on the bench - it's truly annoying - but it's a test you have to overcome, and that's how you progress. It's difficult because all you want is to be able to help the team, and when you're on the bench, you can't.

For me, being a starter doesn't matter. Of course, I'd like to be in at the end of the game, to be a big part of the team, and to play as many minutes as I can play. But starting and coming off the bench are two different challenges.

You're always facing the top defenders in this league. To go out there and do your best, that's all you can ask for.

Whoever you're playing against, you want to do as well as you can.

If the guys on the bench were as good as the guys you have out there, they'd be out there in first place.

I'll continue to tackle back. I want to help the team as much as I can, and if I need to get back and defend, I will.

I think I'm going to improve a team the day I get there, honestly. I think I can be the guy who can play right away, the guy who can sit if I need to and learn.