We are definitely a few but a proud few and we take a lot of pride in going out theere and competing.

It's a beautiful thing. We're definitely disappointed as a team [for the overall record]. But they're proud of me, and I'm proud of how we played as professionals. We knew we were out of it when we played the Braves, but we came out here and played tough baseball. It's a sign of how we feel about each other. I like the way we went about it.

It's baseball. That's the beauty of it, playing the games. It's a double-edged sword. Anything can happen. This team has the capability. We just haven't hit yet.

That's B.S. We lost. I don't pat myself on the back for that stuff. I don't need to make myself any excuses or any pick-me-ups. I can pick myself up. I'm a man and this is what happens. This is what comes with the game, all types of different situations and this is one of them.

Individual statistics are fine and dandy, but it's lonely out there, ... You want to share with the 24 other guys that helped you be successful.

It's big for our team because it gives them an extra day. We're definitely going to need them. I know about having days off. They can be helpful sometimes, especially late in the year. It's just key to go out there and establish early, especially in this park where they can put up some crooked numbers early.