Years ago, that's how it was done. Guys came up as relievers and worked their way into being starters. C.J. has had his challenges as a starter, but I'd like to test drive that again before the end of the season.

Knuckleball guys are going to have their ups and downs. This was a down for R.A., who's had some good ones for us. We'll sit down and talk about it.

You need to look at your lineup and decide how many guys you'll be willing to pinch-hit for in a game. You like to have speed on your bench, but in the AL you can have a more one-dimensional player, guys who can hold the fort and can play if one of your players is out for a couple of weeks.

[Rookie pitcher Chris Young is on track to rejoin the rotation next week. Young has been resting a tired arm, but he's anxious to get back on the mound, where he is 11-7 with a 4.19 ERA in 29 starts.] He's ready to go, ... He thinks we're being too cautious.

We have a confident feeling for what Razor [Ramirez] can bring. We have some tough calls to make.

That put a damper on the day, Mike and Tex shaking hands and saying goodbye.