For some of those things to be said in a bumper sticker is really disgusting. I think Lubbock is better than that and I think the citizens of Lubbock are much better and see through something like that for what it is.

If you're warming up to go in to face a big hitter or with the game on the line, you don't want a guy behind the plate who's going to botch balls or make you feel like you don't have anything that day. You want a guy who makes you feel like you've got good stuff or if you don't, let you know so you can fix it before you go out.

I knew what everybody was thinking, but I played with Brian for three years in Cleveland. He's a great guy. I've never had any problems with him; liked him a lot.

Things can change rapidly, but the last couple of years we've gotten favorable moisture.

You think of anything other than that, you'll drive yourself crazy. This is my 10th big-league camp, and it's been that way for eight out of those 10 years. It pretty much came to the end, either making it or not making it.

It's too early to set expectations for her. But as she becomes more consistent technically, her marks will improve.

It's tough to get there. At the beginning of this season I was probably just hopeful that I could get there. Next year, I know I can get there and hopefully win a couple of matches.

At first, it's really cool then they're on you at all times, looking for drama.

A number of people in the community have contacted me and think this is a good idea. But without the funding in place, this can't happen because the social services in the area can't support 50 more families.

Our defense played very well, but our offense just never found a rhythm Saturday. The upside is the entire team played hard and we came out healthy so we will try and correct the mistakes and get on track this weekend.