That's what we're here for is to see. Eventually, I think he'll be a fine [No. 2] hitter. I don't know if the time is now or not. Playing shortstop and batting second is a lot for a young man. We're just trying different things.

You're always hoping for a no-hitter when a guy goes that deep in a ballgame. We figured it'd be Eckstein who would break it up. He's a good little ballplayer. It's hard to corral him.

I've got a fine system, ... Short of that, you're weakening yourself and the team if you take this guy or that guy out of the lineup.

I got no one to root for. I sure as heck ain't rooting for the White Sox or Cardinals.

I was joking with him -- I think he's a third-degree black belt, and I think some of his reactions came into play there.

I think we match up with anybody because our pitching. In a short series you run your big three out there or four out there. That generally is what wins a series - pitching and defense. If we can catch the ball and not give away any runs like we do sometimes.