It was a battle, but it was good to be able to close it out.

It's just more special. Getting called up in the middle of the season, you're just filling a void at that time. But to be one of 25 guys on the roster to start a year, it feels better. You feel like you're more a part of everything from the get-go.

It was cold last night when we walked out to the bullpen before the game, and when we walked in after the game, it felt 20 degrees colder.

We did the job just right. We gave the offense a chance to come back and they did. When the team thing works like that, it's a great feeling.

It was a kid named Kevin, and I signed a different ball for him and gave him a glove. He tried to give it back and asked for a right-handed glove, but I don't have one.

Being as everyone's picking us last, we'll surprise some people. If we finish last, we'll surprise ourselves.