You have to love to play and I love to play. If Vaughn is not in the DH rotation, the competition for the remaining spots will be even more intense. With Gerald Williams in centerfield, the Rays have Ben Grieve, Jose Guillen and phenom Josh Hamilton competing for time in rigthfield. If different guys are able to do what we need them to do, then it becomes who's going to be the extra outfielder, really. The usually reserved McGriff seemed upbeat, joked with reporters and hinted at his goals for the new season.
Health is the bottom line.
I totally believe that if I can stay healthy I have a chance to have a good year. My main goal is always to prepare myself to stay healthy. Then, hit some home runs, drive in some runs. I think that's a good number to start off with. A safe number.