On the spring trip the scores don't show it, but we played real nice defensively. Everyone understands their role and the job they have to do; it is a bunch of guys that know their roles, and I think it'll come together as one machine.

[Thomas] leaves when the pitchers foot hits the ground. I can't square up till I see him coming. He got a great jump; he was there. The pitch was at my chest but I got it down.