Nobody in the newspaper business has raised guidance in a long time. And let's face it, the shorts got squeezed, read more

Nobody in the newspaper business has raised guidance in a long time. And let's face it, the shorts got squeezed, too.

Significant improvements in pricing, particularly for our North American brands, more than compensated for increases in fuel costs.

Significant improvements in pricing, particularly for our North American brands, more than compensated for increases in fuel costs.

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.

In fact, one thing that I have noticed...is that all of these conspiracy theories depend on the perpetrators being endlessly read more

In fact, one thing that I have noticed...is that all of these conspiracy theories depend on the perpetrators being endlessly clever. I think you'll find the facts also work if you assume everyone is endlessly stupid.

I support his race for Congress and I hope he'll be our next representative in Washington.

I support his race for Congress and I hope he'll be our next representative in Washington.

If you say no, you could be jailed for two years.

If you say no, you could be jailed for two years.

I'd love to come back, but I think they're pretty well set. I'll be playing somewhere. The league is going read more

I'd love to come back, but I think they're pretty well set. I'll be playing somewhere. The league is going to have to drag me off the floor.

If I say to the moment: 'Stay now! You are so beautiful'!

If I say to the moment: 'Stay now! You are so beautiful'!

The last, lonely trailing indicator of the business cycle.

The last, lonely trailing indicator of the business cycle.