I think we match up with anybody because our pitching. In a short series you run your big three out there or four out there. That generally is what wins a series - pitching and defense. If we can catch the ball and not give away any runs like we do sometimes.

Everyone has a budget, I don't care who you are. But they said if we are in a pennant race in the middle of the summer they are going to get some help with added payroll.

The only people I ever felt intimidated by in my whole life were Bob Gibson and my Daddy.

I love watching American League games, you know what I mean?

I'm a strong man, and usually I get over hurts and it makes me stronger when I come back.

I'm not a guy that sits around and does nothing.

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