It certainly made my job a little less stressful. It's nice when you can put some runs on the board early.

I'll do whatever needs to be done to help us win. I was talking to Adrian about this and we both agree that if we have to close for us to win, then we will close.

(The offense) makes my job a lot easier. I had pretty good command of my fastball and slider and was able to hit my spots pretty well.

The first practice is always exciting and we're all pumped and ready to get in the swing of things. We'll use the preseason practices to help us come together as a team and gain some team chemistry going into the first series of the year against San Diego.

The thing I loved about the cartoons I grew up with is, to this day, I'm still just starting to get certain references from Bugs Bunny cartoons. I'll see some film noir movie and go, 'Wait, that's what Bugs Bunny was quoting!' I like the idea we made the unfolding fortune cookie for ten years from now.

I don't love comedy but I can watch someone who's kind of interesting forever. I think a waitress who's having a bad day is a lot more fun than Robin Williams doing forty minutes of material.