It kind of got worn down a little bit near the end of the year.

I think he was worn out by the end of last year.

They are kind of like a worn-out bicycle.

He tried to throw harder and harder, and his pitches straightened out and were up in the zone. There was nothing cheap about any of their hits.

I had to convince kids that this was a good place to come to. There is no reason you can't have a good program here. We have good academics, we have good facilities and we play in Clearwater, Florida. I mean, come on.

He's doing very well. He's had good at bats. He's hitting the ball hard. He also is doing the job in the field. I think he's a better kid.