It was hard real hard. Rem was great about it. He's a real pro.

Our bullpen did a great job, and we dodged some bullets. It's hard to keep [the Reds] in the ballpark. If you can keep them in the ballpark, you have a chance to beat them.

I'm a strong man, and usually I get over hurts and it makes me stronger when I come back.

I have learned from hamstrings that when a guy says he feels good, you give him a couple extra days. Invariably, you top a ball and have to beat it out. It happens every time.

Everyone has a budget, I don't care who you are. But they said if we are in a pennant race in the middle of the summer they are going to get some help with added payroll.

An older club tends to get it together later than a young club. Just like spring training. Young guys, two weeks, they're ready to go. Where the older guys, it takes them longer to get their timing.