Giants closer Brian Wilson has deemed himself ahead of schedule in his recovery from a second Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. The right-hander plans to be ready for Opening Day next season. That would be defying the odds for an operation that typically has a recovery time of 18 months to two years -- and can be a much more difficult or longer process when it's done twice on the same arm. "I've had it done before; I know what to expect," Wilson said. "I don't really have room for negativity in my life. Early on you could think of all the negative things that hinder you, but if you keep focusing on negativity, then that's exactly what you'll produce. So I try to think more positively, and surround myself with teammates like I have that are very positive and are going to help me heal well. And I think I've got an entire city behind my back."