He really has been a different player. People have asked me if I really know about Carlos Pena and [how he figures] into next year. This is a case where we really have to take it all the way to the end. I still have to go with that. But obviously when you produce like he has, as I've said earlier, I'm rethinking things. |
He started in Double-A and made it to Triple-A, which is a good sign, |
He wants to play, ... We're probably the ones who have been holding him back a little bit, but we have to. |
He was down in the dugout later, |
He was more aggressive. That's really been the whole thing with [pitching coach Bob Cluck] going over film with him, being too fine. He has a sinker, so he needs to use more of the plate to let it do a little movement. |
He'll throw a full side [workout] tomorrow, ... I know a lot of people are saying, 'Why are you doing that?' I say, 'Why not?' |
He's (Greinke) pitched well against us, ... He's 5-16. I know he's had some tough luck, but I think he's going to be a good one. |
He's (Greinke) pitched well against us. He's 5-16. I know he's had some tough luck, but I think he's going to be a good one. |
He's a keeper. We'll be watching him for years. |
He's a kid who wants to help carry us -- which is commendable -- and of late it hasn't happened. It's like we say about hitters who want to go out there and do too much. The same is true of pitchers, and Jeremy, unfortunately, still falls into that rut of -- instead of being a pitcher -- reverts sometimes to being a thrower. |
He's a little banged up. |
He's a little taller (in his batting stance), a little more aggressive to the ball. He's not collapsing on his backside. His swing's more level. |
He's a strong young man. Really, he was the only bright spot offensively. |
He's basically knocking on the door, ... Talking with [Mud Hens manager Larry Parrish], there's no question that he's got a special arm. He's a little raw. |
He's been a different player since he has been back. We want to evaluate him, so he'll get the bulk of the playing time down the stretch. |