I was upset at the time, |
I was very fortunate. I never reached a crossroads in my career. When I became manager, that ended my playing career; it wasn't a decision I had to make. |
I was watching pitching practice, not hitting practice. I feel for them. I'm glad it's them and not me. It's a horrible time for hitters. |
I will be more hands-on, more aware (and) ask more questions until I feel he's comfortable. Is (Guidry) confident? Yes, he's confident. But this is still new to him. I don't care how good you are, you still have to get your feet on the ground. |
I'd be surprised and disappointed if most of the stuff wasn't positive with what he meant to them there. His personality, how he caught on there, to have the boos outnumber the cheers would surprise me. |
I'd hate to think about jumping off the ship after five games into the season. The sky doesn't fall after five games and I'm not concerned. |
I'd like [Embree] to be [on the roster], ... I'll leave it at that. |
I'd like to assign him something right now. He needs work to get better. |
I'd like to say we're experienced enough that that's not going to happen. But the whole thing about hitting and pitching is the feel you get and the psychological edge you think you have. Unless you've had success, it's hard to latch onto that. |
I'd like to see him play in the bullpen so he wouldn't be on the field, |
I'll answer questions about my managing decisions, |
I'll take my chances with Mo in the ninth with two outs. Or nobody out, for that matter. |
I'm a little surprised only because it's a new position for him. He's been able to handle it as easily as he seems to. |
I'm assuming he'll be able to start on his day. I don't think anything was a problem today. |
I'm assuming he'll be all right tonight, ... He was feeling better yesterday, but he was pretty drained. |