The smell of champagne in a clubhouse is a great thing, ... regardless of how you get there.

There's nothing better than champagne in the clubhouse,

We had so many veteran players and to be in that clubhouse before the hubbub, ... Instead of throwing champagne, the guys were sitting down, in case (manager Walter) Alston wanted to say something.

Everyone said we were going to fold. I even had some doubts creep in. But we never did. I think we got stronger. And I really believe we're going to be tough in a short postseason series.

Parting ways with Peach and Davey is difficult,

The Rangers knew they had a commodity. The only way they were going to part with him was if some team grossly overpaid. I don't blame (them). I'd do the same if I were in that position.