Bob Apodaca

It's hard enough for Zach to be finding himself. To get himself into counts like that is not going to read more

It's hard enough for Zach to be finding himself. To get himself into counts like that is not going to make his job any easier.

The bullpen is something we have talked about since I've been here. Last year, we went with younger arms and read more

The bullpen is something we have talked about since I've been here. Last year, we went with younger arms and it showed.

He's a very good guy, he's a great teammate. He's good in the bullpen with the younger guys and he's read more

He's a very good guy, he's a great teammate. He's good in the bullpen with the younger guys and he's free with his advice and he speaks his mind and sometimes it isn't always a kind remark. To be a true teammate, something needs to be said when it needs to be said. He's the type of person who will do that.

Throwing on the side doesn't equate to spring training. There's just not the same intensity. There's nobody with a bat read more

Throwing on the side doesn't equate to spring training. There's just not the same intensity. There's nobody with a bat in his hands telling you that you just made a mistake.

Aaron isn't afraid of confrontations. He has come so far in the last couple years. Before, he seemed to be read more

Aaron isn't afraid of confrontations. He has come so far in the last couple years. Before, he seemed to be pitching away from contact, trying to miss bats. That guy has vanished. Now, he pitches with the confidence that the batter can't get to it.