How has this year gone for you? 

It’s been an up and down year, a little inconsistent, not what I was looking for, but there’ s been positives that I can build on and negatives that I can work on. 

What’s one thing you’ll change for next year?

Just to be more consistent with what I have and really don’t change what I have, just get more consistent with it.

After the season is over, including World Series, what are you going to do?

Well, next year I am a free agent and I should be back in St. Louis, but we’ll see what my options are.  I’ll spend time with my family and get back to being healthy and working out and getting ready for next year.

Are you planning any vacations during the offseason?

None yet, but we just had a newborn baby so we’ll have to decide what we want to do.

What has been your greatest strength as a player this year?

Just taking the ball every five days and making all my starts, and giving my team a chance to win every time I step in the field.