B-Rob was text messaging me every hour, 'Come on back, buddy.

[When Florida manager Jack McKeon told his players he was calling it quits, they responded with applause and hugs. McKeon confirmed his resignation to the team before the game.] He got very emotional, like your granddad is going away and you're not going to see him anymore, ... It's tough for him. Baseball is his life.

I've been steadily feeling better and better at the plate and feeling more comfortable to hit. I feel like my swing is really good right now.

When I first faced him in '98, I knew he and (Roy) Halladay both had special stuff,

I think someone young with fresh ideas and a different style of baseball will be good for the team. Hopefully, it will be a good fit.

Those guys, anything that's got any air underneath, they're going to run it down. They're probably the fastest outfield in the league.