They were very happy about the way they were treated, the respect they were shown.

When it doesn't happen for 20 years it becomes an event.

I was really happy with the audience's response to what they were seeing. They were really into the matches and into the tournament. Everyday our attendance grew.

Every season's big. I don't want to say it's my biggest year. But ... personally I want others to respect me as a proven pitcher in this league.

He that cannot decidedly say, ''No,'' when tempted to evil, is on the highway to ruin. He loses the respect even of those who would tempt him, and becomes but the pliant tool and victim of their evil designs.

In that respect, we feel good about our progress. We can feel like we're getting better.