It was nice to see all the people out and to get some support going. All the guys here feel something good can happen with our team this year.

[Thomas] leaves when the pitchers foot hits the ground. I can't square up till I see him coming. He got a great jump; he was there. The pitch was at my chest but I got it down.

On the spring trip the scores don't show it, but we played real nice defensively. Everyone understands their role and the job they have to do; it is a bunch of guys that know their roles, and I think it'll come together as one machine.

More than anything else, I want people to stop by and support the event, whether they have an item or not.

For Canadians to take part in the rescue efforts is an extremely significant show of support, and the prime minister chose to be there to send off the Canadians who are going to help in this very tragic situation.

The state needs to improve the support for the existing hurricane centers. Saving lives and saving property. That's our position. They need to expand on that.