The spots are slowly [shaping up]. First, there was like 10 starters, and now it's down to seven.

He saw me a lot when he came to the park, because I was always backing up first base, ... He makes you feel pretty comfortable.

I was the grunt, ... I used to carry the bricks and the cement. He gave me my first $100 bill — for two weekends of work.

Before I took the job, we talked about going younger this year. We didn't talk to what degree. But I'm still excited about this opportunity and I'll manage whatever team they give me.

I'm not upset with him. I just want to hear his voice that he's OK.

This kind of protects our hitters.