The soreness I have is expected. I have total movement.

When you have a chance to take the ball for the world champs, you take the ball.

It was an exciting time for me personally because the number of times I've been to the playoffs, that was the opportunity to obtain the first ring. That was special, that's for sure.

I've been very fortunate. I feel very thankful. I've been able to come home and do some fun things and make it exciting for people here at home

But I'm not looking forward to trying to strike out a lot of guys

I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact that's what they plan on doing after college to take the next step. A very select few have that opportunity so when you do have the opportunity you know, those guys take advantage of it.

My main concern is when it's 2-0, I've got to keep it at 2-0. It gives us a little more of a chance. To give up four more runs, that isn't going to get it done. I don't care who you're facing or who you're playing, it's not going to get it done.