Isotopes' Sam Hilliard appreciative of journey that has him on brink of home run record

Apr. 24—Don't tell Sam Hilliard what he's on the brink of doing isn't special. Sure, the 30-year-old in his 10th professional season would have preferred Wednesday's conversation with reporters be taking place in a big league clubhouse and that their questions focus on one of his accomplishments in the Majors, but that doesn't mean he isn't fully appreciative and grateful for what he's done in ...