I already told Loop we're going to be flexible in that role, ... We'll see how it goes. It's not something that we can figure out because there's not enough time.

Our pitching. I told them that we're not going to do anything unless we pitched well. Our starters have done a nice job and our bullpen has been much better.

I told him that I’d prefer him not to do that, ... He felt he could maybe get a bunt base hit and, like I said earlier, if he makes it, then we’re OK. But even if he makes it, it still might not be the right play.. ... He feels that’s part of his game in his mind. But, personally, no, I’d rather him swing the bat.

I told him that I'd prefer him not to do that. He felt he could maybe get a bunt base hit and, like I said earlier, if he makes it, then we're OK. But even if he makes it, it still might not be the right play.. ... He feels that's part of his game in his mind. But, personally, no, I'd rather him swing the bat.

You go through the first loop and you make a few adjustments so it's accommodating in some ways to players and getting their work in. Last year I wanted to set the tone with a hard workout and get guys' attention, and get guys working and to understand that's what we're here for.

Pedro told me that his arm feels great. He has this little, minor thing with his toe, but I don't think it's going to bother him at all.