Normally it's day by day, but, seriously, it's minute by minute around here. I have no clue. I haven't had one person say anything remotely close to what's going on.

It?s still sore. It?s hard to make a fist.

I don't know if one day could change the perception of me or not. I seriously doubt it. I'll try to stay humble about it.

We built that lead and I think that gave us some confidence. We've been struggling a little bit as of late, and it was definitely good to get that lead to start with. It got us off on the right foot.

I don't really have a whole lot of tools. I guess I have to have a little bit to be in the big leagues, but I play more on heart and I give my all. I can't really point out one tool that really separates me from anybody else; I'm just a baseball player, I guess.

I kind of expected something was going to happen the last couple days, but I'm surprised it's with the Reds. I'm really happy to be here. I just want to come in here and help the team out and be a part of it. It's nice to have a home and feel wanted.