“I’m just feeling pretty comfortable right now. I’m trying not to do too much, and just trying to take what they give me."

"It was always baseball for me. This is what I always wanted to do."

"I want to take care of the defense first—that’s a big part of the game for a catcher."

"I want to be back behind the plate as long as I can. I can help the team that way, and I like being in control and in charge."

"I’m looking to get better, and anything that will help me accomplish that, I’m all ears."

"I followed Kent Hrbek and Kirby Puckett—it’s unbelievable to look down and see TWINS down there [on my uniform]."

"I have a few goals that I kind of keep to myself."

"In this organization, you’re used to winning."

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