He was pretty banged up. Other people don't see that and you wonder what's going on. The truth is his injuries were holding him back. |
His stuff is so good. We face him in live batting practice and he tells you what's coming. Not many pitchers do that. He definitely has closer's stuff. |
Last year, you're a rookie and everything you do is a better-than-everybody-expected kind of deal. Now going into the season, there's a lot expected of you. I think that's a little different and the pressure is going to be a little different. |
That left vs. left business really doesn't bother us. We see left-handers so often. |
These guys have pushed their egos aside to be here, they've put their life on hold to play for their country. I think that says something about them all. |
They were yellow than white, sewn together a number of times. I don't think anyone but Chris will miss them. |
We've got five hours to be friends, Chipper, maybe four. |