This is up there with anything that I've ever done. It's disheartening.

This is up there with anything that I've ever done. It's disheartening. There's a lot of emotional guys in the clubhouse. It's not easy to deal with.

I woke up the next morning and told my wife, 'I must've gotten elbowed or something,' ... My ribs are sore.

Some guys come out of the chute and do well in spring training, so he's certainly capable. I don't think he'll get four balls the first time up, but he's definitely earned our respect.

We don't want to walk out there and get embarrassed. This is our national pastime. When you have your country's name across your chest, it's on.

This is probably the coolest thing I've ever done.