That left vs. left business really doesn’t bother us. We see left-handers so often.

They were yellow than white, sewn together a number of times. I don’t think anyone but Chris will miss them.

These guys have pushed their egos aside to be here, they’ve put their life on hold to play for their country. I think that says something about them all.

His stuff is so good. We face him in live batting practice and he tells you what’s coming. Not many pitchers do that. He definitely has closer’s stuff.

He was pretty banged up. Other people don’t see that and you wonder what’s going on. The truth is his injuries were holding him back.

Last year, you’re a rookie and everything you do is a better-than-everybody-expected kind of deal. Now going into the season, there’s a lot expected of you. I think that’s a little different and the pressure...