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Bautista Out To Prove He's No One-Year Wonder

Apr 05, 2011 2:50 PM EST

Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista is out to prove that he's not a one-year wonder.

Toronto signed him to a five-year, $65 million contract after he hit 54 home runs last season.

"People are going to have expectations when you sign a deal like that, and I don't mind that at all," Bautista said. "I hold myself accountable for playing good and keeping my production up.

"After I had the success I had last year, I know I can do it again. I'm not talking about the amount of home runs but being a productive player and I'm up for that challenge."

Via MLB.com