I can't make a decision right now. I'm going to wait until next Monday. I want to know how I feel tomorrow. I don't feel any pain or anything.

This is my country. I played for Mexico in different tournaments. I even went to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in 1986. I feel great. I want to play for my team in any situation.

I talked to [manager Frank Robinson] and the GM [Jim Bowden] and told them I am going to play.

The depth of our team this year has been the key, especially with the injuries we've had. We've got the numbers and that's been a key to our success. We have a lot of chemistry on this team and a lot of experienced young guys who are waiting for their chances to step up and contribute.

[Ayala did not have an estimate on how much Microsoft is investing on specific engineering for midsize firms, however.] We have people doing it full-time, ... I don't have any number to quote.

We have people doing it full-time. I don't have any number to quote.