It used to be that you knew when the newspaper ad hit -- you'd get a flood. You become more aware that it's an employee's market right now, not an employer's market.

He knew what he did. When he hit me, he knew what was going to happen. It just sharpened my focus.

I don't like that he got a hit off me, ... I told him when I was at Fresno, 'Just keep pitching like you're pitching and you'll be successful for a long time.'

The minute he hit it I knew if it didn't go foul it was going to be a homer. I was so mad at myself. It was one of those situations where I didn't necessarily want to fall behind 2-1. But even if it's away it's just a base hit. But it stayed down the middle. As soon as it came out of my hand I felt it coming.

The plan of the newspaper is good and wise; when you can't get a compliment any other way, pay yourself one

He was as shy as a newspaper is when referring to its own merits