I think Ronnie is a guy who acts first and thinks later. If he were to do it over again, he might do it differently.

I've talked to a lot of teams, discussed myriad types of offers. Some are player for player, some involve first-round draft picks, some involve savings, some involve a combination of those things. I'm encouraged by some of the things we were offered.

Not everyone thinks the way you think, knows the things you know, believesthe things you believe, nor acts the way you would act. Remember this and you will go a long way in getting along with people.

Everybody has high expectations for a first pick. Everybody thinks that the guy is going to walk out there and be a superstar, and it just doesn't work that way. But a lot more do end up playing for a long time and getting the job done than those who fail.

That's a bit late, isn't it? I have been working with my acts for three weeks now and I often text them and chat on the phone. Sharon flew into the country last week to be with hers. It looks like Simon only has a couple of days to get things right.

That's when Mel (Daniels) and I ran the workouts.