I can't really see that happening. The owners (Herb and Mel Simon), Donnie, Larry, they're too prideful to let that happen. But it's up to them. If we can't get the job done, I truly believe there are going to be some changes by this summer, and hopefully, my teammates and myself understand that.

I really didn't like the pinstripes.

This team is really focused [now]. We've been through an awful lot, not only last year, but the last two years.

This team is really focused. We've been through an awful lot this last year, over the last two years. This entire team played really well. Everybody came in and contributed in some shape, form or fashion.

Everybody seems to think that I pushed him out the door. I didn't push him out the door. We mutually agreed that that was the best situation for both parties.... When we talked, it came down to him understanding what he needs to do to achieve his goal to be the type of player he can be and get the recognition he deserves.

You want to go to the playoffs with a bit of a swagger. It's not to the level we want it to be. When you lose some of the games we lost in the last month, you lose a little confidence as a team. The way we played in the last six games gives us a little confidence. It really goes back to us playing hard.