It's a good team. You don't come by good teams very often. We figured, if we all stick together, we were going to be good no matter what.

He's the best leadoff hitter I've ever played with. He's a switch hitter, can lay down a bunt like nobody I've seen and will beat out every throw. He's quicker than a cat.

We're feeling pretty good. I don't want to hype us because people usually play better without pressure. But there is a lot of pressure with the amount of athletes we have on the team.

To me it's very interesting. It's a little like being back in kindergarten.

Everything I do in my life is very instinctual and in the moment. If I'm attracted to something, that's it. If I have reservations, those don't change till they're resolved. My first impression is how I go.

I've been a loud voice as a Democratic leader for years, but that's not my job now. My job is to represent fishermen and farmers - everyone.