I don't see a downside in the energy sector from where we are today. Down the road, there will ultimately be a great downside in the energy sector.

There will be increased merger activity as global energy companies find buying proven reserves more promising than exploration and development.

Our bullishness is largely energy-driven.

Any win on the road is a big win. Today, we were able to do the things that we struggled with yesterday. We came up with some timely hits, played good defense and pitched well. I was really proud of the pitching performance with got from James (Stephens) and A.J. (Ford).

(McGrady) played super hard today. He just doesn't make (shots) at home like he makes on the road. I can't explain it. We don't have an inside presence right now (without Yao) to throw the ball into to keep the defense honest. He's trying to make a lot of tough shots while playing big minutes.

In three months the now placid waters of the Gulf of Mexico will begin to stir. It could be another stormy year.