Danny Ardoin

He didn't get enough credit. Winning 14 games as a rookie is not bad.

He didn't get enough credit. Winning 14 games as a rookie is not bad.

I'm able to work with guys who are able to do what they want with a baseball and understand pitching read more

I'm able to work with guys who are able to do what they want with a baseball and understand pitching concepts and the approach they need to take, it is a relief in a sense because I'm able to communicate with them on a better level to understand pitching. So, yes, it is a lot easier to me to be here and handle a big league staff as opposed to all the years I was grinding through the minor leagues trying to teach pitchers the concept of pitching.

I'm putting myself and my team in a position where we have a chance. Last year at this time, something read more

I'm putting myself and my team in a position where we have a chance. Last year at this time, something else might have happened. I might not have put the ball in play. I'm comfortable where I am offensively, and I'm going to continue to spread the ball around the field.

I knew that if I ever got here and got an opportunity, that I would be able to stick around read more

I knew that if I ever got here and got an opportunity, that I would be able to stick around and make an impression. It's nice for that to happen here.

(Brandon) Webb is a premier, No. 1 (starter) in this league. I felt I put some good at-bats against him.

(Brandon) Webb is a premier, No. 1 (starter) in this league. I felt I put some good at-bats against him.