Overall, getting out of the gate with good starting pitching like we've gotten ... we've seen some really good performances out of some people.

I sure wish we could have got the win for (starter Dave) Borkowski (yesterday), just like I wish we could have got the win for (Tony) Fiore (Saturday). Both those guys have been very reliable for us from the standpoint that they haven't missed a start and they've given us a lot of quality starts.

The guys behind Kurt made some very good plays. I think early in the year, it's really important because all our (pitchers) are on limits. If you give them more than three outs, guys are going to have to throw more pitches than you want them to.

He did well. The game could have got out of hand. When he struck out Bannon and Jorgensen, that proved to be the difference in the game.

I told (Val) to come up here with a first base glove because what I'd like to do is get him playing once a week at first base and also some right and left field. I think it'll help his situation for the future to go to the big leagues as a possible first baseman. I'll try and help him out a little bit by moving him around.

We're not playing well and it's a frustrating situation to be in. The timely hitting hasn't been there.