I'm a leader and I have to show them by example and help on the field. ... They're willing listeners.

This is another example of someone working outside the traditional box to help re-create a new downtown neighborhood.

It's sticky. There are very few people who think he can't help our club, but is it the best thing for him? He's done a great job adjusting to the outfield, making all the plays, and I'm confident he can do other things defensively, like shortstop and first and third base. In left field, he looks like Dave Winfield.

This one really hurts, because we didn't want them to win the division on our field. This season feels like a bad dream.

In another week all the rust should be off, ... I felt it a little bit, but you're always going to feel a little bit by coming in like that at the end.

I'll be ready for Detroit. I just have to get the footwork down, get used to pushing and everything again.