Hector Olivera spoke to the media Monday (through an interpreter). Here are some highlights:
"I'm gaining a lot of confidence. Playing almost every game in spring training has helped me gain some confidence that I can carry over to the big leagues." — On the benefits of his first spring with a major league team
"It's a lot more confident as far as the second year, being in the United States. Breaking into the major leagues last year was a little bit of a change, but it feels good (now). I feel confident." — on the difference between this spring and last year, when he played for seven American teams, including six minor league teams in two organizations
"All the training I did before spring training has been useful. Coming to spring training, working with all the coaches and making the daily adjustments, all the little things that the coaches are asking me to work on." — — on his offseason work on his swing with Braves hitting coach Kevin Seitzer for three weeks in Puerto Rico, and work with Braves outfielder instructor Bo Porter in Puerto Rico and Florida
