It's so good for the older swimmers to see the younger ones come such a long way.

Ah - but I was so much older then; I'm younger than that now

At this point, I'm just hoping the younger players begin to gel with the older ones. Hopefully with Twin, we'll see where we are realistically -- if we can compete and possibly pull out a victory. A little confidence-builder, regardless of the score, could go a long way.

I don't think about other pitchers. I need to pitch the best I can. I know they are not going to give me a job for free, but I can win a job if I earn it. I am working hard for that. They have seen what I can do on the mound.

I am feeling stronger every day. Every day I am weighing myself and I am losing weight.

I can be better than last year. That is my goal right now.