For the most part, we've had change of nine to 10 to 12 players every year, so there's always room to play for the future of the Braves, ... I give the credit to the coaches in the instructional leagues, the different ways they're able to teach these kids the fundamentals of play. Playing the game is one thing. They've done that all their life. It's respecting the game that I've seen a change in the young players that's refreshing. |
Great transition. He doesn't try to do too much. He comes in and evaluates, communicates ... he has a lot to offer. |
He does terrible interviews for a reason. Believe me, he knows a lot more about what he does than he lets on. He never wants anyone to know where he's coming from. |
He's as nasty as they come. |
He's been a big part of this resurgence that's allowed us to win. He's getting on base. He's getting huge hits. He's been the key. |
He's definitely hurt a lot of other rookies' chances. |
He's got the kind of skills to put the bat on the ball behind him. |
He's two years younger and left-handed. |
His name just seemed to be synonymous with being a superstar. It's not supposed to happen like this. |
Honestly, I thought it would be because of my elbow or shoulder, |
Hopefully, I can turn the baton over to them. |
Huddy is Opening Day starter for the future here. |
Hudson is the Opening Day starter of the future, and as long as he's here, he's going to continue being the Opening Day starter. |
I beg to differ. One through five, they're as good as most people. I don't know if there's going to be a better division in baseball in terms of playing these guys 18 times. |
I can't tell you what it's meant for us to have [Giles] step up his game like he's stepping it up. It's huge. It's what we've been needing. I won't say it's what we've been lacking. It's what we've needed, and that trickles down. |