Jeff Stallings was one of the top pitchers in the conference. We lost him towards the end of last year read more

Jeff Stallings was one of the top pitchers in the conference. We lost him towards the end of last year and that really hurt us. Joey Devine was one of the top pitchers ever in this conference, which he proved by what he did after he left here, making the big leagues in two months. Phil Davidson who was so versatile and played so many roles for us. He started, he came in in the sixth inning, came in the third, spot-started. He even closed some games. Phil was amazing for us. When a guy can do that many things for you, you're not just missing one pitcher; it's like you're missing three.

Now they'll say that the public chamber is the expression of civil society -- and all the rest of us read more

Now they'll say that the public chamber is the expression of civil society -- and all the rest of us are marginal. Gradually people will forget that we exist. And to make that happen more quickly, that completely senseless bill has been passed.

If you ask of specific progress, I'd say we are committed to remain politically engaged, they had be prepared to read more

If you ask of specific progress, I'd say we are committed to remain politically engaged, they had be prepared to add political impetus required to reach an agreement.

A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.

A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.

It's just neat to be part of the story now. I know if my grandfather was alive today, he'd be read more

It's just neat to be part of the story now. I know if my grandfather was alive today, he'd be very proud.

I really normally have four kids that can score. Today, the kids' shots just weren't falling. I thought they did read more

I really normally have four kids that can score. Today, the kids' shots just weren't falling. I thought they did a great job defensively.

They kept telling me, 'You are a liar,'

They kept telling me, 'You are a liar,'

You would think anyone with a life-or-death decision would want the best information possible.

You would think anyone with a life-or-death decision would want the best information possible.

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up read more

Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.