It's one of those historic, legendary gyms. We're not going to be in awe of the arena. It's just a great thing to play there.

The first draft doesn't have to be perfect, but it does have to be written!

That's an extraordinary occasion and an historic one,

How can you not want him as a teammate? At first there might be some awe that he is your teammate. But we will get over that and will benefit from his presence on the team. The greatest players make the players around them better.

He does not carry himself as a prima donna-type superstar. But to me he is one of the top players in baseball if he's healthy.

I think my reaction has been one of shock and awe,