I realized it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it's probably the only time I will ever play there. I had read more

I realized it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it's probably the only time I will ever play there. I had so much fun. When I got up there and realized where I was and thought about all the famous musicians who played there — it gave me chills.

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. read more

Last year (Carpenter) learned to pitch with no pain. Now he's coming out this year and throwing at his best. He's just stronger. You take that whole group of guys and the seasons they all had last year, and they just took all that confidence into this year. Add Mark Mulder to that mix and there are five guys who can win every night.

Albert Einstein I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. W. Alton Jones -Robert read more

Albert Einstein I never came upon any of my discoveries through the process of rational thinking. W. Alton Jones -Robert Frost.

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run read more

He gave it serious consideration; he had a number of conversations with his family. He is not going to run for governor next year.

He was a heavy-metal fan.

He was a heavy-metal fan.

Even though it's raining, it has really been a perfect day to run.

Even though it's raining, it has really been a perfect day to run.

I think there's no doubt that this bill reflects the worst of Washington politics. It's Christmas in August for the read more

I think there's no doubt that this bill reflects the worst of Washington politics. It's Christmas in August for the big energy companies, and the consumers get lumps of coal. There's really nothing to cheer about by anyone who gets a utility bill or has to fill up a gas tank. The energy lobbyists are the big winners, and the rest of us are left in the dust choking.

We are creating an exclusive growth environment that benefits some people but not the poor. While there is some multiplier read more

We are creating an exclusive growth environment that benefits some people but not the poor. While there is some multiplier effect, the pace is still slow.

At least we played with heart and desire - two things that were missing in the Wolfsburg defeat,

At least we played with heart and desire - two things that were missing in the Wolfsburg defeat,