I think it's been some bad luck. What if they scored a run every third inning of every game? Just because it's the first inning, it's a little different. But that's the way it's been, and we're going to have to deal with it. |
I've really worked on specifics, like my top hand. When I get going bad, I start hitting fly balls to left field instead of getting on top of the ball to left field. |
It was tough. I felt bad for him. He seems to be OK. His defense is a step above mine and people say my offense is a step above his. |
It's huge. The only way to get comfortable in this situation is to actually experience it, and as small a sample as it was, to get that actual experience was important. It gives me a lot more confidence and allows me to relax a little more. |
It's kind of been a snowball type of thing. You kind of find yourself in a rut. It's tough to get out of. But it's a long season and nobody is going to give you anything. They're not going to take it easy on you. Ever. It's something we have to do ourselves. |
That's what he threw me before, and they've been working me in. I got it. I just missed it. |
That's what you have to do. (It's) the only way you're going to get anywhere and make a team. |
They [Pirates management] haven't said a word about it. Regardless of where I go, I'm just preparing for a long season, whether it's Pittsburgh or Indianapolis or a little bit of both. |
Tracy has told us that we're both going to have ample opportunities. That's fine with me. |