We had our chances ... we didn't give up.

We came roaring back in a big way.

It was a nice season opener in that we had a chance to see some good things and to get some innings for everyone on the team.

I think we had a case of the nerves. We didn't play our game right away.

We have a veteran group.

I'm like the painter with his nose to the canvas, fussing over details. Gazing from a distance, the reader sees the big picture.