I think it's important to know them personally -- like, J.D. Drew and his young wife are getting ready to have their first baby.

Mostly, I think it's just because Sammy is easier to say than Takashi.

I know Drew and I know Xavier, and I know their work ethic, ... They know they have to be ready in a matter of a couple of weeks.

[This season] has taught me that when I go through a winter and go into spring training, I want to have a closer, to tell you the truth. We tried the system earlier in the season. That was not successful for us.

J.D. feels good. He's a proud papa.

Perez was outstanding. That was the second one (good start) in a row. ... We just need that to be more contagious.