We needed Robby to fill that starter role. Whether he stays in it or not ... he's such a valuable closer for us, also. He did a great job.

It's not that I'm not happy with my role, ... I'm not used to not being a starter. I've been a starter ever since 2001. I know my role here, I'm going to help the team as the number-three guy here.

The surface is natural [in texture], as natural as can be.

We've got an outstanding group of guys here, with great, workman-like attitudes.

There's no way I would fill up our cars with gas once a week any more. We're not using a full tank of gas even once a month.

It's hard to be opinionated about a role until the games start. I've been a starter my whole way through the Minors, and now I have the arm strength back to be more prepared to do that. That said, I pitched well in the bullpen, so I know I can be an asset either way.