My last year in Montreal -- my last Spring [Training] -- I got released,

I was like the last player on the roster. I was waiting to get released. I remember him treating me like I was the best player who ever existed. It made an impression on me.

I approach spring training the same way every year.

Sunday might be the most important game of the year. It doesn't matter. It really doesn't matter. I have tried like hell to figure out how to stop this rain. I just can't do it. I got here at 10:30 this morning and I prepared ... couldn't stop it. I have no frustration over that. What you do is handle things the best way you know how. That's what we'll do.

Last year, some of those guys kind of got their veteran status. They went through the trials and tribulations of a real good year and came up a little bit short, but they're a good, young team. We won't underestimate them.

Mel taught me a new grip on my sinker in spring training, and I've used it all year, ... It has really helped me.