From the beginning of the year, we knew we were a good team. I guess we decided to wait until the end to really show it.

We finally played like we can. We didn't play as a team during the regular season. This is the first time as a group they wanted to win as a team.

We have a good group of young and talented players who are eager to get a chance.

We're only at the beginning of what we have to do here.

The increasing costs of farming, from fuel for trucks and tractors to fertilizer, are beginning to wipe out farmers in Washington state,

To the extent that they're at the beginning of their cycle, much as we were 12 months ago, that suggests a negative outlook for their bonds.