It was a really great year but it's not how we wanted it to end like this, especially after Albert hit that home run. We had a lot of momentum coming home. The crowd was into it those first couple of innings and I just didn't make the pitches in the third and the fourth innings.

We were the lone rangers. That's not an easy thing to do, especially at the end of a disappointing season. Some players might figure it's time to get things wrapped up and head for spring break. Our ladies chose to play another day.

Given the rise in activism in the last few years, especially last year, we may not be able to render a verdict for a while. But it seems like it has been hit or miss.

[Fifteen-game winner Mark Mulder had six assists in a recent win over the Mariners.] I just figure I'll be a hockey goalie when the season is done, ... There's got to be a rink in Arizona where I can sign up.

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.

It's just bruised, sore and stiff,