In a piece from Fox Sport’s Ken Rosenthal, Scott Boras went to battle for his client, Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant. Speaking with the media this morning, Bryant responded to a few of the bigger points surrounding the back and forth.

In and effort to keep as much context as possible, we’ll do this Q and A style.

Q: Your agent kind of had some harsh words about this whole situation, saying the Cubs have a choice between winning and saving money and whatever. Were you aware of those comments?

A: Yeah, I saw them. Scott works for me and he does a great job. It’s nice to have a bulldog working for you rather than a poodle. He definitely sticks up for his players and he wants the best for them.

Q: Did you know he was going to make those comments?

A: I was aware of it. The media approached him. He wasn’t seeking out the media or anything. We spoke and [I] got the gist of it. I really try to limit those distractions as much as possible but, I think we’re at a crucial point in Spring Training here. You know, I’m in a good position here. We’ll see how it goes.

Q: You’ve said you always try and block this out but at the same time it keeps coming up. It’s got to be on your mind.

A: Yeah, sure. I mean, it’s always been a dream of mine to play in the Big Leagues. I’d like to get there as soon as possible and the spring I’m having so far has put me in a pretty good position. We’re told we can go out there and win a spot and I really took that to heart in the beginning of the spring. I really came out here with a chip on my shoulder and really wanted to play as hard as I can. I’ll continue to do that until the end of the spring.

Q: Has Theo [Epstein] talked to you since?

A: Nope. No, we haven’t had any dialogue.

Q: Do you agree with the gist? That the Cubs might be putting something else ahead of winning?

A: Well, first off, the ownership here has been great to me. I mean, drafting me second overall. Treating me nothing but first class. I’ve had a great time. Tom [Ricketts] is great to me. Everybody in the front office is great to me. I have nothing but good things to say about them. At the same time, I’m hearing from my teammates that they want me up. I’m doing well. Everybody’s telling me that I’m progressing well. That’s kind of sending mixed messages to me. It definitely is refreshing to hear from my teammates that they want me up there. Even other coaches around the league that I happen to know personally from the Fall League and stuff, they’re telling me how well I’m doing. [I] definitely don’t let that get to my head, though. I’ve got a job to do on the field.

Q: Kris, the basis of this conversation is the present versus the Cubs long-term future. Is that something you’ve had a chance to think about at this point?

A: In terms of that, no. I really try to stay in the present. Right now we’re in Spring Training coming up on the season and I really don’t think about the future too much. It’s kind of hard right now, there’s a lot of that out there floating around. But I really try and stay in the present moment. It’s worked for me up to this point in my career so there’s really no point in changing it.

Q: You said you want a bulldog on your side. Do you worry at all that this will affect any relationship with you and the Club either now or later?

A: No. Not at all. I’m a professional on the field. When I put on the uniform, I’m ready to go. It’s an honor to wear this uniform everyday. I can’t help but smile every time I put it on. But I’m not a child out there. I realize there’s a business side to this thing. I want to help the Cubs win as many games as possible. There’s nothing else that I want to do more than bring a World Series to Chicago. In terms of that area, that’s a whole different side of this thing. When the uniform is on, I’m ready to go.

Q: Do you feel like you’re in a rhythm defensively?

A: Yeah. I was thinking of this the past week. You know, when I started in Boise, I was rough. But over each level I’ve progressed really well. My stats have gone up fielding. I feel really good out there. I think I’ve been doing everything they’ve asked me to. Getting better everyday. I’ve got nothing but positive feedback. I’ve kind of said what I need to work on.

Q: You’ve said you don’t want it to be a distraction but is it now?

A: When I’m out on the field, it really isn’t. I don’t really think of this out on the field. Baseball is a fun game for me. I go out there and play hard everyday with a smile on my face. This stuff doesn’t distract me as much as it is [sic] right now, when I’m on the field.

Q: How did [Boras] convince you he was a bulldog?

A: He didn’t have to convince me. His track record is a pretty good one. I think he’s the best that’s ever been in this game. He’s kind of polarizing, some guys don’t like him. But as a player you gotta love him. He’s there fighting for you everyday. He wants the best for you. It’s not just for him. He truly does [sic]. Great family man. I can call him at any time of the night, ask him a question. He’s there to answer. That’s the type of guy you want on your side.