You don't have to get hits to impress the manager,

They scored five runs on two hits. We can't do that many more times. We hit guys, walked 'em — we can't keep doing that late in games.

If I were on the field, I'd want the manager sticking up for me. Sometimes players are dead wrong, ranting and raving, but you stick up for them. They appreciate that.

It's supposed to frost. It'll be perfect.

It's just crazy. Generally when you come to the West Coast, four runs is typically enough.

He's got, as they say, electric stuff, I guess. He's got a number of pitches that are all above average. He's a great competitor. He does a lot of things to help himself win games. You know, he's the No. 1 in my book.