If you don't win the first game, you need to come away with the split. We did that and you have to be pleased with that. That was big for us.

We are so ready to play. Winning would be great, but we just want to get out there.

There's not a part of our schedule where we can relax.

The tradition is strong here and it's been an excellent program the last several years because of the players. Those expectations are there. The expectations are high and these guys know that.

It?s going to be a special place. And not just for baseball, but because you have that whole row for the athletics complex. We?re going to have these nice new fields, something all the kids can be proud of.

They're already talking about adding on or building a new one.