It's an entirely different atmosphere than last year when he was limping and had to go back to California. Everything seems to be all right. But it's so early.

They're doing it with young guys. And most of them have been there the entire year.

When you pinch-hit like that, you gotta be aggressive. There were a couple of up-and-in fastballs that were not necessarily strikes, but a guy like that (Bonds) could hit it out.

We said last year the Giants were coming up with position guys who are respectable big-league prospects. These guys are swinging the bat well. Elly is hitting the ball. (Todd) Linden is getting hot. (Steve) Finley looks like he's getting two hits every time he plays. Overall, the hitters are looking pretty good.

When I came to Formula One the first year, he came to me and he said, 'No! You really made it! I remember you,

I heard it's not a big deal. It's not his bad knee. He'll be OK.