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Interview: Von Jenkins

Posted on August 1, 2012 at 04:19 PM.

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The Seattle Times interview with Mariners' center fielder, Von Jenkins.

ST: How would you describe the season you are having?

VJ: It's early to say a whole lot. We've barely played 20 games. I have swung the bat well.

ST: Seriously?!? 18 home runs in 21 games puts you at a pace to obliterate the home run record for a season.

VJ: Like I said, it's still too early to say anything. Yeah, I am seeing the ball well. Yeah, I am making pitchers pay the price if they give me a pitch I want.

ST: Ok. What about the recent roster moves Seattle has made?

VJ: I am more than excited to have Ken Griffey Jr on a team I play for. I loved watching him when I was younger and really tried to model a bit of my game after him. Russell Branyan leaving was a bit of a shock considering his stats.

ST: There were talks Branyan was jealous of you and wanted to be the face of a franchise here in Seattle or somewhere else.

VJ: I don't know. Me and him were cool. He didn't seem to have any ill feelings toward me. I wish him well with the Padres.

ST: What about Ichiro?

VJ: I was pretty upset with upper management when I heard. It was like out of nowhere the Mariners made the trade with Boston. I only heard the news from Sportscenter. Ichiro really helped improve my game in a few areas. I had bonded with him quite well and I wish him the best.

ST: Do you feel any pressure with this tremendous start for yourself and the team?

VJ: Not really. Winning really isn't something this area is accustomed to. They've never won a World Series. Heck, I'm not sure they've even competed in a World Series. Me and my teammates are just out there executing the game plan set before us. No reason to be nervous or feel any pressure.

ST: Favorite place to eat in Seattle?

VJ: McDonald's! (laughing) Love me a 20-piece McNugget with Sweet-n-Sour sauce!