PHOENIX -- It's been a difficult week for Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton after the death of a fan in Arlington, Texas, who was reaching for a ball Hamilton tossed into the stands. During Monday's media availability, a Rangers representative stood behind Hamilton and told reporters he'd only answer questions relating to the incident for a few minutes.

During that time, Hamilton said he wouldn't use baseball to hide from troubling times, instead leaning on his experience that there are things much more important in life than baseball.

Hamilton also talked about what being in the All-Star Game means to him: