It's gonna be an historic day. The president's going to be at the ballpark, a lot of politicians, a lot of big-name people in this country are going be there. It's going to be an honor to be a part of history.

It's important staff talk to staff, and politicians talk to politicians.

It's something you look forward to every year — playing different teams and playing different leagues to see how you compare.

I think it's getting a little ridiculous, to tell you the truth. We've got to realize what we're playing for. Now's the time to want it more than anything. ... I'm very surprised about the attitude and stuff that's happening. It seems like the willingness to go out there and give it all you've got to win is just not there.

We've got to realize what we're playing for. Now's the time to want it.

I'm very surprised about the attitude and the stuff that's happening. The willingness to give it all you've got is just not there. We need to go out with more willingness, more heart, more effort.