Our defense sparks us. When we make a good defensive play, when we come in to bat, it carries over. read more

Our defense sparks us. When we make a good defensive play, when we come in to bat, it carries over. We don't strike out much. We do a good job of putting the bat on the ball.

They'll probably try to double me, but I just have to be careful and not pick up any cheap fouls. read more

They'll probably try to double me, but I just have to be careful and not pick up any cheap fouls. I just have to play smart.

I will continue to lead by example. Actions, of course, speak louder than words.

I will continue to lead by example. Actions, of course, speak louder than words.

A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story.

A good short-story writer has an instinct for sketching in just enough background to ground the specific story.

It was just nice to get out and play.

It was just nice to get out and play.

Hold a true friend with both hands. - Kanuri proverb, Nigeria

Hold a true friend with both hands. - Kanuri proverb, Nigeria

Don't be afraid of failure; be afraid of petty success.

Don't be afraid of failure; be afraid of petty success.

I didn't have my control. The sinker was going too wide. I wanted to keep the ball down, so if read more

I didn't have my control. The sinker was going too wide. I wanted to keep the ball down, so if they made contact, they keep the ball in the ballpark. That lineup doesn't have any weak spots.

I gave up my room on 34th St. because I had too many young callers who were unwelcome... For this read more

I gave up my room on 34th St. because I had too many young callers who were unwelcome... For this reason please don't tell them where I am.