I was the grunt, ... I used to carry the bricks and the cement. He gave me my first $100 bill — for two weekends of work.

[The pitchers] need to carry out what we've given them. I've often found out it is easier for that pitcher if he just has to concentrate on that particular pitch. Don't worry about that next pitch. If you make this pitch, I know where I'm going with that next pitch.

The spots are slowly [shaping up]. First, there was like 10 starters, and now it's down to seven.

He saw me a lot when he came to the park, because I was always backing up first base, ... He makes you feel pretty comfortable.

The U.S. gave everything India wanted and got little in return. They framed the deal as necessary to cement a strategic partnership with India, and then this partner turns around and sides with Iran. That's not very strategic.

Before I took the job, we talked about going younger this year. We didn't talk to what degree. But I'm still excited about this opportunity and I'll manage whatever team they give me.