I didn't think gender was even an issue anymore.

I think everyone would. That's the ideal, ... They get a hit, they create havoc when they're on base. If I had a choice, I'd go that way. But ...

I think overall with his game, he's a little rusty. He's a major-league player; he's a major-league hitter. He's going to be back up here. I just think, at this point, he needs some time down there.

This is an issue we simply don't talk about anymore.

That was an impressive at-bat. He fouled one off his knee and he battled, then he got one he could handle.

He's shown the Padres 80 times what he can do. You don't get too close to the stove without getting burned.