I used to think that was important. I don't buy that like I used to. |
I wanna see a fight once in a while, I want to see someone throwing a stool. I've never been around a nicer bunch of guys. But everybody's got a little (jerk) in them. This club isn't showing me any of that. |
I want Kenny Rogers to pitch opening day, and a lot more days this year. |
I wanted to get him relaxed. You sense that he's waiting for something bad to happen. |
I was calling for Brownie, and he thought I said Bobby. He was in there in about two seconds. He's a nervous wreck, and I said, 'Well, how do you think I feel?' I'm a little nervous myself. |
I was frustrated after a Florida State League game back in 1977 and threw my spike up against the wall. Unfortunately, it hit the picture. |
I was going to keep him under 100 no matter what. I'm not a big pitch-count guy, never have been, but it's early in the season, so we'll watch him a little bit closer. |
I was happier when it was 3-0. My pulse was going a little faster by the end of that one. |
I was stupid. Sitting around was probably not the best thing for him. I take it personal because it's my job to get this team ready. When you manage, you're not supposed to miss a trick. |
I was very encouraged. Two times today he had more on [his throws]. The ball carried well. |
I wasn't happy we lost. But we played a good clean game and hit the ball better than it showed. If we play like we did today, we're going to win some ball games. |
I would like to play him at third base some. I know you think I'm nuts. He's got good hands. I'd like to play him in left field. This guy can be a real key for us if he's willing to pay the price. Don't sell this guy short. This guy has talent and I like him, and I don't care what anybody else says. |
I would say that, 99.9 percent, he's going to be on the team. I like him. |
I wouldn't be afraid to take a couple of them. If we had some injuries and stuff, I wouldn't be opposed to taking some of them. I've said it all along and I meant it -- I don't care if they've played. That doesn't mean anything to me. They've got talent. It might take them awhile to catch up at that level, but I don't worry about that. |
I'd like the catcher, shortstop, second baseman and centerfielder etched in stone. That's the area where you want to be the best. |