I was really surprised and really happy as well.

They've gotten away from the fundamentals. I threw long toss every other day and I consistently worked on my arm. Ten to 15 minutes during batting practice, I'd catch ground balls and get in position to throw.

I feel like a tutor, but I'm also a student. You listen to those guys talk, you can do nothing but learn. It's been nothing but good. You sit in those meetings, and I learn the other side of the game after being on this side of the clubhouse for 17 years. Now I get to learn the other side of the game.

He seemed like the guy I really wanted to be around and help out as much as I can.

I think it's because they got away from the fundamentals of throwing. I threw long toss like every other day. And I constantly worked on my throwing during batting practice and worked on catching ground balls and getting in position to throw.

It's a great opportunity to come back and help. I'm very happy.