In the first week, we're second in the league in runs scored and second in the league in ERA. If we can keep that balance the way it is, we'll win a lot of games. |
It happened there. Right now, he's OK to stay out there and try and help the U.S. team obviously in a limited way now. |
It pushes him back. How long, I can't say. He's a starter, so we have to build him up. Dr. Watkins was very optimistic that he'll be back for us at some point. I just don't know when. |
It really depends on the person. Some guys, closing is in their blood and it's all they want to do. Other guys feel it's an honor to set up for Mo and also play for the Yankees. |
It starts to form something we're very comfortable with. He's versatile. He can spot start, he can long relieve, he can situational lefty. He has the ability to do all of those without complaint, and that's attractive. |
It took as long as it did for a reason, ... My preference was to stay, but I was prepared to go if I had to. |
It took several conversations. But anytime you can keep these things out of the arbitration arena, that's preferred. |
It took us a long time for some reason to get together and push in the right direction, |
It was great to see him come out and throw with the stuff he had today. Obviously, when he's right, he's very, very difficult, so thankfully he was right on today. |
It was just like, we came so close but we didn't do it -- but we did. I knew that we had the team that could go out and win a meet like this. We have a bunch of talented guys who work real hard. |
It was never discussed. I just know that the desire was very strong for him to keep playing. He believes, without question, that he's got a lot to offer. We're not bringing him back just because he wants to come back; we feel he can be a contributor as well. |
It will be good to have him back. He had a great tournament. |
It's an absolute guessing game trying to figure out who can thrive here and who will fail. It's almost impossible. |
It's been crazy, ... Let's keep it simple. Let's win our games. |
It's called being prudent. He's been doing great. |