We have the winning spirit on the inside because we were brought up as winners. Some of these athletes that read more

We have the winning spirit on the inside because we were brought up as winners. Some of these athletes that you get now just want to play. It has to be taught and instilled in them. That's basically what we had to do with this group. They're just now getting the concept of what it takes to win.

It's funny, this thing about happiness. It's a commodity that was imported from America in the Fifties. I see myself read more

It's funny, this thing about happiness. It's a commodity that was imported from America in the Fifties. I see myself simply as living my life . . . I feel it's pushing your luck to define how happy you are.

Arabs will turn round and point out the United States gives billions of dollars to Israel. It's just an area read more

Arabs will turn round and point out the United States gives billions of dollars to Israel. It's just an area where they will have to agree to disagree.

It would not be happening if the race was close or if [Democratic candidate Fernando] Ferrer was winning.

It would not be happening if the race was close or if [Democratic candidate Fernando] Ferrer was winning.

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, read more

When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.

Our pitching staff is probably the biggest question mark for us, because we don't have anybody coming back that was read more

Our pitching staff is probably the biggest question mark for us, because we don't have anybody coming back that was dominant last season, that had 10 wins, they you can say, 'Hey give this guy the ball and he'll go out there and give us a win.' We don't have Brian Baker anymore. We've got some guys that are talented and we'll probably have to use more guys and develop some roles.

This is a better option than having to go to Colombia,

This is a better option than having to go to Colombia,

He didn't dog it in the weight room. He pushed out extra sets.

He didn't dog it in the weight room. He pushed out extra sets.

My main goal right now is the time trial at worlds and I knew that if I came here and read more

My main goal right now is the time trial at worlds and I knew that if I came here and beat the time standard for the talent pool, then everything above and beyond was a bonus.