I told [third-base coach] Mark Berry to give him the lineup card.

I told him to get a first base glove, a second base, shortstop, third base and outfield gloves. The only thing he won't need is a pitcher's glove and a catcher's glove.

Bronson Arroyo was brilliant. They tried to stack the lineup with left-handers against him and it still didn't do a whole lot of good. He changes speeds extremely well.

I don't know. I'm sure [Ruhle's] had some impact. And [bullpen coach] Tom Hume's had an impact, and, also in the bullpen, David Weathers and Kent Mercker have had an impact.

If they told me to take my shoes off, I'd coach barefoot,

Blake is going to be our starting third baseman. He's on a mission. I told him third base could be his position because he has an outstanding arm and feet and he took it to heart. I think he's one to watch out for.