He was one of the most consistent hitters on our team in 2003. His approach at the plate is balanced. Can he hit .300? I think he can. I told him today and he'll move in the lineup if he produces. That goes for anybody else. |
He was our ace last year. He's our ace until somebody takes it over. Not one time last year did he complain about how he felt. If something was bothering him, you'd never ever know it. |
He was rusty. He could be in a tough spot because we haven't seen him much, but that didn't hurt him today. |
He was tremendous. As a matter of fact, he's pitched good all spring. |
He was trying too hard, over-swinging and trying to show how good he is. He was completely different when he came back — more relaxed. |
He's a big man with big power. I like to manufacture runs. I talk about that all the time. But one big swing sometimes, that will get you fat without eating. |
He's a big man with big power. One big swing will get you fat without eating. |
He's a good communicator with pitchers, he calls a game good and he blocks the ball well. The biggest reason we got him is the fact he can catch a lot of games if we needed him. |
He's a player. The more you watch him, the more you see that the kid knows how to play. He knows how to catch and throw. He backs up the bases. He's a line-drive switch-hitter. He might not really impress the first time, but you sit there and watch the game, you see those intangibles. |
He's a player. When you first see Jaramillo, you don't get really excited about him. The more you watch him ... the kid knows how to play. He knows how to catch. He knows how to throw. He backs up the bases. He's a line-drive switch-hitter. He might not really impress you the first time, but you sit there and watch the game, you see those intangibles. |
He's a pretty damn good catcher. He can be a backup catcher in the big leagues. |
He's a veteran pitcher. He's a heck of a lot better than that. |
He's been aggressive. He's been working hard. |
He's been doing fine. He's the first one here every morning. |
He's been more aggressive at the plate. That's the biggest thing. |