We are confident that Debby no longer poses any significant threat to the Florida Keys.

Actually, I thought I threw the ball decently. I just felt in good conscience I wasn't going to be able to turn it up to that next level. I'd say my velocity was anywhere from 92 to probably 96 mph. But that's not as consistent as I need to be to face the competition we're going to have. I couldn't in good conscience go out there and put myself into that situation.

He's the greatest player I've ever played against. For him to break it, it's good for the game.

I want to be there. But if this does flare up or something, I'd much rather be out the first week of the season than be out two, three times during the season.

I think if I had an opportunity to play in New York four or five years ago, I probably wouldn't have been as receptive to it. After the trade of going to Philadelphia and playing there, I believe that's made it that much easier to handle the media, the pressures.

I tried to get it up, but that's his zone. You have to make sure it's up enough.