You hear that in there? That’s a team that’s clicking right now.

This was very disappointing because of the pace we’ve been on. (Before Monday) We played well; we pitched well; we defended well. When you score, you have to be more aggressive and keep that lead.

They put those on our scoreboard?

We have no idea what’s going to happen or who they want back. I know some guys I want back, so discussions will take place over the next couple of weeks.

I feel this thing will go down to the last day. But once we start worrying about Oklahoma, that’s when this thing goes down for me. . . . We have to win every game.

He might be bigger than me, but I wasn’t going to let him hit.

You’ve gotta believe teams need pitching out there.

Nah, he won’t be back (for next year’s exhibition). We didn’t get him out last year; we couldn’t get him out this year.

The last five days before the opener, we didn’t get after it. We did not have a lot of at-bats in the week leading up to the season.

He’s high on my list. Sometimes guys just need a shot. If he keeps swinging like that, we’ll keep him in the lineup.

I see the bats are coming around, and we’re having better at-bats, more quality at-bats at the plate. I’m not concerned about the offense. The offense will be there.

My intention is to return. That decision rests with the Marlins. They haven’t said anything specific, and I haven’t asked.

His bat is why he’s been in the big leagues, and his bat is why we signed him. He’s in that picture (with the Marlins) because of it. He attacks the ball, and he has...

You saw the team’s reaction? Hoover comes in in the ninth and hits a walk-off piece.

He’s well thought of in this organization and in the clubhouse. The clubhouse loves him. They were happy to see him hit that home run.

If there’s any heat to feel, I want (Oklahoma) to feel it.

What he’s done yesterday and today is pretty good. I hope he stays here all year and gets a shot to go up.

It looks great when he gets in there. It’s the Hoover magic, man. That throw is going to be off line. Come on.

Were we helpless before? No. I was always confident in this team, and we’ve turned it around. I can’t say enough about those guys in that clubhouse.