Manager Art Howe's contract was up at the end of last season, and he appeared to be on his way out.

Manager Art Howe said he was watching the ball, so he could not comment.

Manager Art Howe said before the game that he is considering shuffling the middle of his lineup.

"They're running through a wall for you," Manager Art Howe said of the new starters.

Manager Art Howe, though, said that each had the same opportunity to win the job.

"We're going to see what he can handle best, first of all," Manager Art Howe said.

"We feel good about the way we're playing," Manager Art Howe said.

Manager Art Howe must have winced when he filled out the batting order.

"The key thing is he feels good about it," Manager Art Howe said.

Manager Art Howe held a team meeting to address the subject minutes later, then told reporters the situation had been handled internally.

Manager Art Howe's contract was up at the end of last season, and he appeared to be on his way out.

Manager Art Howe said he was watching the ball, so he could not comment.

Manager Art Howe said before the game that he is considering shuffling the middle of his lineup.

"They're running through a wall for you," Manager Art Howe said of the new starters.

Manager Art Howe, though, said that each had the same opportunity to win the job.

"We're going to see what he can handle best, first of all," Manager Art Howe said.

"We feel good about the way we're playing," Manager Art Howe said.

Manager Art Howe must have winced when he filled out the batting order.

"The key thing is he feels good about it," Manager Art Howe said.

Manager Art Howe held a team meeting to address the subject minutes later, then told reporters the situation had been handled internally.