I'm definitely [used to that]. I don't think I've ever been to camp knowing that I had a job. You come into camp and approach camp that you've got to go out there and win a spot. |
In the past, my slider's been really good -- that's my out pitch. Last year, it was average, at best, I thought. So I'm going to work on that this spring and get that going. ... [I want to] work on pounding the strike zone and going right after guys, make them put the ball in play instead of giving up free bases. |
It hasn't worked for others. We've got some great arms here and a lot of experience in Miceli. I'm looking forward to the whole battle through spring and to seeing what happens going into the season. |
That's the vibe I'm getting from everybody -- this thing is wide open. There are some good guys competing for this job. |
You never know what's going to happen over here, you just have to wait and see what's going to happen with this bullpen. I think it's an open bullpen. ... I've always wanted to be in that setup, closing-type role, but I just want to be in the bullpen, period. |