If I do make the team, I feel like I can be prepared to do whatever they need me to do every day. I'm excited about it.

I know coming in I didn't put any pressure on myself. I said, 'Just do what you're capable of doing and relax and have fun.' So far, I've done that. I haven't put any undue pressure on myself. I think it's translated into being more relaxed -- being able to have fun.

I'm a little overwhelmed. I'm appreciative of the support shown by all the voters in Framingham. Hopefully they've heard my message about the need for change.

I totally came out just to support Gretchen.

We selected IRMS as a critical part of our business expansion plans for 2006. Integrated Warehousing Solutions' advanced system will enforce operational consistency across a growing and diverse customer base without sacrificing our already high customer service levels.

I really don't know if I have a 'most comfortable position' anymore. I came up as a shortstop, so any time I get thrown out there, things just feel natural to me. The last few years I've really worked hard at improving at second base. I feel really comfortable over there, too.

It's more of a reactionary position. Sometimes, to be honest, I feel like my feet are a little slow until I get thrown in there a few innings or so. I feel like I don't react to the ball well enough. That's just a matter of taking ground balls, and during BP just taking live-game-type action. That's what I was doing today, to try and overcome that.

It's intended to be a one-time-only financial grant.

I respect Framingham. I'm not so sure they do.