He's not wild. He was around the strike zone, ... It's just that sometimes the umpire doesn't give him what he
wants.

He's one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball.

He's 25. This is his second year in this system. I think it took (Philadelphia Eagles quarterback) Donovan (McNabb) five years in his system to really reach the heights that he reached last year. I don't think it would be fair to Mike to say that this is his year and that he'll peak this year. The guy is continuing to climb. He's a ways away from his potential, but he's pretty darn good.

He asked a question and after he did it I was just emotional and upset as anyone who had just fought their guts out for close to four hours would be. I just wasn't in a mental state at that time to talk anymore. We had been through too much for too long.

It's hard on him. He's a competitor and he doesn't like to feel like he's letting his team or his teammates down.

It's hard on him. He's a competitor and he doesn't like to feel like he's letting his team or his teammates down. He does feel that way. I know he does. He's of strong faith, and I'm sure that's how he's getting through it. That's Jason. He's a pretty spiritual guy. He'll be back and he'll be strong. I just feel bad that people haven't gotten to see it yet like I got to see it for three or four years.