Pitching with the lead is totally different. But in your mind, you have to think it's a tie game.

We've got to do a lot of things better. But the main thing is we got the win and got those first-game jitters out of the way.

They came in with a fastball when it was 2-1 and I was really expecting it. It was something I should have drove. If I didn't, then it was my fault because it was right down the middle and looked like it was on a tee.

I've been watching Ryan for a long time. With his skill level, if he's in the right frame of mind, he can make every shot, and that's what we're looking for. I look for what you can see in their eyes -- the rest you can teach -- but you like to see that they are fired up. And B.J.'s history and due diligence about everything make him a great player. He eats, sleeps and drinks curling.

Before this, I was actually of the mind that if you're doing the disclosure, this is the way to go. The more I thought about this, I realized this is evil. You're caving into censorship that you in your heart of hearts don't believe in.

He had to make up his mind: fleeing into the arms of his handlers or throwing himself on the mercy of the Republican community.