I had my chance and didn't do it, |
I hadn't thought of it that way. Our paths have just gone two different directions. |
I haven't felt this good since my last full year in Kansas City, ... Being stronger should help me stay away from injuries, and when I can stay on the field, I know I can produce. |
I knew our starting pitchers and bullpen had the capability to go out there and shut teams down. I knew with our offense we were good. From the start of spring training everyone was hungry, everybody's pulling on the same rope. |
I know he throws a lot of sliders, ... He throws hard but usually his fastball is just to keep you honest. |
I sat down with [Sox GM] Kenny Williams this off season and he just showed me on paper what the makeup of this team would be like, |
I still feel it grab a little bit. If it was September or something I would definitely gut it out, but since it's the first week, I'll probably give it another day or so. |
I think his personality rubbed off on everybody, |
I usually didn't play against him. I don't know what it is year to year. I went in with the same game plan. |
I was just excited to be there, just having fun. You just never know if you're going to get that chance again, ... Nine years later, 10 years later or whatever, I think I kind of knew what it took to get back to the playoffs and win. |
I'm not going to tell him I fouled it off. Just go to first and, hopefully, we get a big hit and we did. |
I'm not really doing anything different. I'm usually a slow starter. We're playing well right now, and I just want to contribute. |
I've been around this game for so long and been in stretch runs like this and playoff runs. This game comes at you day in and day. Last night I couldn't get it done, but tonight I'm a hero. |
If you look at the replay, it shows it hit the bat, ... I can't argue with that. I'd tell you lies if I said it hit me. |
It brings back memories. I think it's something you may think about every now and then. It's something I'll never forget and at the same time, it's another season and I just have to get ready. |