Ian Kinsler Quotations

It was about learning my swing and learning how to correct my swing. I'd never had struggles like that in my pro career until last year. It definitely taught me some stuff.

They wanted me to lead these young players, teach them the way to compete, when the only thing I should be worried about is how I'm performing in the game.

I'll miss all my teammates. I'll miss Elvis (Andrus) and (Adrian) Beltre, Mitch (Moreland), Matt Harrison and [manager Ron] Washington. To be honest with you, I hope they go 0-162. I got friends, and I love my friends, but I hope they lose their ass.

The power numbers are nice, but I'm most pleased that I've been consistent. Home runs come from having a consistent approach .

I try to perform at the highest level every spring. It's a chance to prove yourself in front of the office and a chance to assert yourself in front of coaches with every club. This year is no different.

My approach to each at-bat as the season nears is the more pitches I see, the more comfortable I feel and the more it helps the team. That's my goal this year, to help the team win, no matter if I hit .230 or .360.

It's a little tough to deal with. But since I have to be on the disabled list, it's better to be hitting what I am rather than a buck-fifty. I have to think positive.

It's going to be a weird and exciting year competing with these guys and trying to win a job here. It's either going to be something I did last year, or it'll be a brand new experience. Either way, it won't be something I've done before.

I mean, it's the same game, it just takes a little more concentration. I think I'm just kind of riding a little momentum right now. Hopefully I can ride it the rest of the year.

Actually, it's pretty enjoyable. Playing in a new place every year you get to experience something new, and in this game you definitely don't want to go back to where you were the year before.