I really don't care what they do, to be honest with you. |
I tell him the truth. I just tell him how it looks - how he looks: 'Dude, you look like an addict.' But he doesn't see it. |
I think he genuinely meant it. I think he really wants to do the right things to escape this demon that's got him. |
I think it was needed because at this point in my career my body needs to heal. I wasn't giving it a chance to heal. I think that's why the injuries affected me late in the season. Now I get a chance to get in shape at spring training and start off fresh. |
I thought I would turn the corner when I didn't play. It wasn't feeling that bad when I'd walk up stairs, so I thought it was getting better. Once I took one step out of the batter's box trying for a double, I couldn't do it. I don't have time to be waiting. |
I took a swing early and I let it go pretty good, and I felt fine, ... After that, I took my chances. |
I took more swings than usual. I've had this before. This is what you get when you overdo it too early. It's just real tight. It will be fine. |
I tried to come out of the box and I stumbled a little bit. I kind of tweaked it, but it's OK. |
I trust no one totally. |
I want everybody to be on an even playing field. |
I was encouraged by that, to get there and slide and know my leg was O.K. after that, |
I'll be fine tomorrow. It's just that I'm venting. |
I'll be ready to go [today], for sure. I've had this before. This is what you get when you overdo it too early. Third day of practice, that's a lot of swings. |
I'm a big believer in staying with what's hot, ... It isn't about what a person feels, it's about what's working. We're riding Jason right now, where last year they rode me, and earlier this year, we rode A-Rod. That's the way this team is set up. |
I'm a year at a time guy. If I have a good year, go on the next one. I want to go out on a high note. |