You know he's feeling better because he's eating up everything in the locker room again and he's talking a lot. |
You know how I feel about the guy -- I love the guy. I would've loved to have played with him, and behind him. I've enjoyed watching him here with us. He's one of the few guys I've had who has earned the right -- and you know he's not going to abuse the right -- to call his own shots. This guy is a pro. You don't know he's around. He never boasts or brags. |
You know how I feel about things. Until you're mathematically eliminated, you've got a shot. Who knows? (Sunday's 14-3 victory over Florida) could have started us on a long winning streak. I was thinking, 'What happens then?' I had visions of 'Woody' being remorseful in (not pitching in) the playoffs. |
You know it's there, but you don't really see it. Guys don't discuss it or talk about it much. It's something you have little control over. I'm sure some guys are conscious of it and aware of it, but until it happens, you can't do anything about it. |
You learn the hard way then. We had a long discussion last night. The thing about temperament, which you guys don't believe, but I was very similar. You have to constantly work on it as a person. |
You let him be himself and try not to put any more pressure on him. |
You might think it matters to some of the guys who are still in contention. But at the same time, how many guys think that far in advance? |
You never see anyone lose two guys on one play. But nobody cares if Lee's hurt or not except us and the people in Chicago and the people who know him. We'll just have to adjust and just keep on adjusting. |
You spend this many days with the guys here. You live and die with them. You hate to see them go. To the best of my knowledge right now, nobody is leaving unless somebody just makes you an offer you can't refuse. Right now, they're here. |
You still have to have the punch to hit a three-run homer when you need it. |
You still play hard, which is the only way he knows how to play. But you just make sure you play smart along with it. |
You talk to him, and he's in a hurry. We're in a hurry to have him, but we don't want to do anything to set him back. I talked to him the other day, and he said that's the best he's felt after he has thrown. We want to continue on that same progress. |
You want him to go out and pitch the way he has pitched before. |
You want mystique or you want wins? Know what I mean? ... Mystique's still here because the structure's the same. I'm more concerned about wins. |
You want mystique or you want wins? Mystique will be here. The structure is the same. I'm more concerned about wins. |