I looked at some of Frank Thomas' on-base percentages, they're frightening for a full season. He's one of the marquee offensive players.

The season-ticket one with Crosby was a good one.

Frank sought me out (Wednesday) and said he felt great. When Frank says he feels great, he plays. I don't want to fatigue him, though. We have a late arrival in Seattle, so there's a good chance Frank won't be in there (Thursday).

Antonio Perez can hit. Let's say it's the seventh inning and Frank gets on. If we need to pinch run I'm not afraid of using Antonio in that spot. In other years I've refrained from using a pinch-runner for our best hitters because the drop off was too great.

When I saw him walking out of the locker room this morning, he looked (cranky). Maybe I'll ask him what I can do to get him mad.

If you like a pitchers' duel, that certainly was one. Both guys were great. That's why Santana is an All-Star.