I have confidence in our team, but I knew it was going to be tough to get runs off of him. I knew we wouldn't die, and we put guys on base, but not the way we'd like. |
I knew we were going to struggle offensively early in the spring. There's a reason pros go down and play 30 or 40 exhibition games in the spring. Baseball is a game where you need to see repetition, repetition, repetition. |
I think it calms everybody when they're on the mound. I think what they also realize is they aren't Roger Clemens out there, and the ball is going to be put in play. (Batters) relax a little more hitting-wise because they think they don't need as many runs. |
It's no hidden secret. It's no code you have to break. You have to have solid defense, you have to have good pitching and timely hitting. |
They feel that pressure, any kid does. I don't think that any of my guys will back down from that. So far the ball just hasn't dropped for us. |