Emotion, not cockiness, was behind Texas Rangers closer C.J. Wilson’s reactions last Sunday against Chicago, and he said Saturday wasn’t trying to show up any of manager Ozzie Guillen’s players.

Guillen wasn’t happy after a 12-11 loss in which the White Sox almost rallied to win against Wilson in the ninth inning.

Guillen said on Friday that the closer wasn’t good enough or proven enough to be cocky, and had acted unprofessionally after retiring Carlos Quentin, Paul Konerko and Jim Thome.

The last two struck out looking to end the game, and Wilson celebrated.

"I wouldn’t say that I’m cocky, but I’m definitely emotional," said Wilson, who joked that a simple look at him reveals that he isn’t very professional.

"I have a Mohawk, so how can I say that I am professional? Just look at me — baggy uniform, I shave once a week. I’m here to compete and play baseball."

The Rangers play at Chicago on Monday, but Wilson doesn’t expect any lingering issues during the three-game series.

"I don’t care who’s on the opposing team. I’m going to try to get them out," Wilson said. "I don’t care how good he is or how much I looked up to him growing up, which is the case with Thome. I’m trying to get him out."

— Jeff Wilson