Tough guy Spike was always the funnest, but I'm most proud of the more recent stuff, the last season, I think.

I didn't think I was so tough until I did 'Champion'; then I was a tough guy.

I'm not always 'Dominick Cruz, Tough Guy.' Depression runs in my bloodline.

What position didn't I play last season?

He's a proud guy, and he wanted to show that last season was an aberration. So he got a personal trainer and got himself into shape this winter. He's determined to show he can still be a top pitcher in the game.

I just think to try to put Miami in a 13-week season, our schedule is tough enough as it is. If there are 14 weeks, that gives you another open date to play with there. That's why we did it. I think the series is good for the state, and so does Paul Dee. But it's just not a series that's going to work out on a regular basis.