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.

Lower rates on loans will create quite tough conditions for consumer lenders because interest income accounts for the majority of read more

Lower rates on loans will create quite tough conditions for consumer lenders because interest income accounts for the majority of their revenue. It's almost impossible to foresee clearly what their profits will be.

Our time frame with this is on Nov. 15, we need to submit a plan on how to consolidate 26 read more

Our time frame with this is on Nov. 15, we need to submit a plan on how to consolidate 26 county offices to Washington. We're going to be gathering input from farmers and others on the best way to do this.

It's a very realistic plan.

It's a very realistic plan.

I'm pushing hard for affordable housing. I'm encouraging developers to bring in projects at a lower cost to locals.

I'm pushing hard for affordable housing. I'm encouraging developers to bring in projects at a lower cost to locals.

Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of read more

Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of rape by the State.

It's great for New England golf fans that the PGA Tour has made Labor Day weekend an annual end-of-summer destination read more

It's great for New England golf fans that the PGA Tour has made Labor Day weekend an annual end-of-summer destination at the TPC.

The rebuilding process has begun. The architects are currently finalizing the plans.

The rebuilding process has begun. The architects are currently finalizing the plans.

I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always read more

I am very, very happy to have earned this first point. The start in a Davis Cup tie is always important and so I am glad we are ahead.