First couple of pitches, it all came back to me, line drives up the gaps. Then I thought, 'What the hell am I doing?' I put the bat down and never went back there. I know I'm never going to be what I once was. And I'm okay with that. |
From there is just kind of caught on. |
He always seemed to come through with big hits and big plays. He was a tough guy to get out, and more than anything, you really didn't want Kirby up with the game on the line or really anytime with men on base. |
He was always goofing around. You always had a great time with Kirby. He would get to first base and start talking. |
He was always on the edge, pushing the envelope. He was wired all the time. |
He's a tough little kid, there's a lot to like. These games down the stretch are hard to win. |
He's not taking a ton of swings [before games]. For the most part, he's not overdoing it. |
Honestly, at one time I though Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did, I mean I wasn't born until 1961 and I grew up in Indiana. |
Honestly, at one time I though Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did, I mean I wasn't born until 1961 and I grew up in Indiana. |
I can't concern myself with what's going on with the club or what the media is writing. If you pay attention to those things, that's when you get yourself in trouble. |
I don't want to look back and be looking at three or four teams and what they're doing. We still have to keep our eyes on Boston. |
I think it helps to be away for a while. You're ready to come back. You make the choice, you want to do it. You're not doing it because you have to. As soon as you start getting into the competition of the season, it comes right back to you. |
I'd like to say this was our worst game. Unfortunately, I can't. |
I'm not saying I'm ready now or anything. But I think it's something I can do. I've always felt there's nothing I can't do if I put my mind to it. You just have to be willing to take that step. |
It's hard to pin him down. He's kind of the big unknown for us. I personally think he's going to have a big year, but you can't be sure. |