First number, last word

By Tom Singer and Cash Kruth

4:14 PM EDT

14: Saves by Mark Melancon, during his two months last season as Grilli's replacement at closer; Melancon blew four other opportunities, including his last three.

"Looked nice. Black suit, black tie. First class. He's here. He's ready for the Johnny Cash role." -- Hurdle, in response to what he expects from Sanchez's return from a one-week Triple-A hiatus.

Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. Cash Kruth is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @cashkruth.