It wasn't like going to the principal's office, ... We had a good meal.

It's a tough time for Coco. He's balancing a lot of things and trying to make a lot of people happy. I don't think people realize the pressure on this guy. There's a lot more going on than just the Texas Rangers, and anybody who has been in the Dominican knows what I'm talking about.

It's a tough day for him. His family is here and now he has to go to Nashville. He's doesn't fit in for us right now but he will again.

It's just when he swings. Defense, throwing and running, there's no problems. He needs at-bats.

(Rogers) pitched well. Really well. Him and (Minnesota starter Brad) Radke are both veteran pitchers and they went out there in the heat and did well.

The more return a guy like him gets for the way he approaches things, the more joy you get from it,

Padilla has been very fluid with his motion, free and easy. He's had a pretty good face since he's been here. He knows some people in the organization and he likes the place and the weather. He has had a smile on his face, which is not always the case with him.

There's a lot of stuff that would have to be settled out before anyone has interest in him.

Our guys had a lot of fun tonight. I thought we got good at-bats and Gary (Matthews) had a big one for us.

They're an impatient group, and I say that with admiration. Mentally, our guys are in a great spot and a great frame of mind about what they want to get out of this season as individuals, and more importantly, as a team.