An inch here, an inch there, that ball is through. I don't have a problem with that.

Any time Jose hits a home run, I try to forget it real quick. I let him know that he needs to forget about it real quick, so I don't get excited about home runs. He knows I don't like for him to hit the ball in the air. But he's got some pop.

I like what I've seen from him all spring, actually. He threw the ball well today, and I like the way he carries himself. If he continues to pitch well, he obviously has a chance.

It's just a matter of, right now, our rotation's pretty set. Jae Seo's been throwing the ball well and we're not going to go to a six-man rotation. The math is easy.

It's fine. He was my closer and he said he was fine. I told him to take the ball and he went out and pitched. There's nothing wrong with him.

Hopefully, he'll return to the player I saw in Kansas City, who hit the ball the other way more. He might have tried to do too much visualizing.

Getting thrown out of the game is no big deal for me. Just protecting your players. I thought the ball was low. You say your little piece and the umpire doesn't want to hear it and he throws you out of the game.

He threw the ball very nice. He's got some good elevation to his pitch, and I like his approach.

I don't think its sets him back. He played winter ball so he had enough throwing. It could be a blessing in disguise. If you take a little break before spring training he could be strong after resting up. He'll have plenty of time to get ready.