It's a sad day for the organization, because he has meant so much to it. I kept putting it off, hoping for a miracle. I was trying anything I could to keep Aaron on this roster.

I slept the whole day and didn't budge.

It's a good day if you're on the field and not in the rehab room. The Indians treated me like gold. I'm in a big-league camp trying for a job because of the way they helped me.

You don't know what you're going to get, but we got a nice day. Monday, it was blowing 30-40 mph here. You get one of those days in the next couple days, and the guys playing here are going to be at a big disadvantage.

I wouldn't be as confident (pitching Opening Day) if I don't get in a game. But if (my finger) is healthy it doesn't matter.

(Green) really had a great day. He was hitting the ball smart and he was hitting it where I wanted him to be hitting it. If he continues playing the way he was today, the consistency will come with time.