I wasn't sharp. Physically, I felt good. I need to work on keeping the ball down. |
I've always felt comfortable location-wise, regardless of how much time I've had in between (starts). It's just fun to go out and compete again. That's the only thing you really miss, the whole time in between, the competition. I felt great, real happy the whole time out. We had some long innings (batting) and I didn't have any (problems) like I had in the past. I'm excited going forward, threw 90 pitches and felt good the whole time. |
In his case, when they do that Tommy John, a lot of the risk of [the ligament tearing] again has kind of gone away. I think from the standpoint of it being something major like that, I didn't really [think the injury would be serious]. You just didn't want him out for an extended period. |
In May, the sixth and seventh inning comes and you are familiar with it. You don't feel tired. It makes a big difference. |
In the off-season J.P. talked with me about what the organization wanted to do and it's come full circle. J.P. was very honest and very truthful and they exceeded a lot of our expectations of getting guys that we got. I think I would have been interested no matter what but to have a true chance of winning, it makes it a lot better. |
It gave A.J. and the rest of us a better idea where he stands physically. It's left him feeling a little more comfortable about his rehabilitation. And it was good for us, because now we kind of feel that, okay, we can get things done until he gets back. |
It stopped a big inning. It kept us in striking distance and gave us a chance to pile up some runs. |
It was fun, they're good kids, they take it well. They're a big part of our team. It's fun to be able to do it to guys that you like and have them enjoy it and have everybody enjoy it. There's a lot of good chemistry [on the team]. We had that last year and it continued with the new guys coming in. |
It was nice to have that peace of mind. It's something I don't think we would have had done if (not for the insurance). |
It was nice, especially for him. We're pretty similar and it was good to be able to tell him what we have here and to have a couple guys on a staff that you get along with well is nice. I was excited about it just to have a chance to be involved with that process. |
It was strange how similar his injury and mine were, |
It's been good clubhouse-wise and that always helps. Later on we'll get everyone in there in the same lineup and it will be fun. |
It's frustrating and the tough part was that we tried everything we could do to get back, |
It's frustrating. I feel like as well as we've gone I could have helped and still could from here on out. |
It's frustrating. We tried to do everything we could to come back. This is something that needs to run its own course. |