The TV shows and magazines both confirm and propel the trend. With the economy improving, and people making more money, read more

The TV shows and magazines both confirm and propel the trend. With the economy improving, and people making more money, it feels like they're beginning to spend more than they have in the past couple of years.

It's a timing issue. Once he had surgery, he didn't gear up to be ready for Feb. 23 or even read more

It's a timing issue. Once he had surgery, he didn't gear up to be ready for Feb. 23 or even Spring Training. He was gearing up for Opening Day. Our hope, and I think everyone's hope, would be it he could have through Spring Training, and then a determination be made.

Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything read more

Experience has taught me that you have to improve all the time-little bit by little bit-and not keeping starting everything from new.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

The essay is about connection to his homeland. It's about honoring his parents, and the importance of ritual.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

I still buy nice pieces but, at the moment, they're presents for other people, so I only collect vicariously.

I really don't want this to be goodbye. I'm not leaving anywhere. I'm still going to be around.

I really don't want this to be goodbye. I'm not leaving anywhere. I'm still going to be around.

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

We're aware of it. There's no question after two seasons of 90-plus losses, fans don't necessarily feel that.

Coventry is a tremendous test for our squad. They have a great history in this game, a great coach in read more

Coventry is a tremendous test for our squad. They have a great history in this game, a great coach in Mick Adams, and I look forward to hosting them in July.