I don't think [the competition is] going to change the way somebody approaches camp. If you're trying to get a spot, trying to get ready for the start of the season, you're still going to go in with the same mind-set: You've got to be ready and get yourself the best you can be. |
I thought I threw the ball pretty well -- all things considered. They didn't hit the ball too hard, but they executed. I just threw too many pitches today. ... I was a little bit wild at times, but I'm staying downhill with my delivery. |
I'm trying to be smart and not try to rush things. But this is the best I've felt in five years. |
If you look at the replay, Royce would have gotten there. If I could take it back, I would. It's kind of a reaction. |
That's why it's even more frustrating. I was building my shoulder strength up. I was throwing the ball hard, throwing it firm and nice and easy, and this happens. I'm just going to hope for the best, and whenever I get the MRI, I'll hope it's short-term. |
The first one I threw [to Jacobs], it didn't feel right. The next one I threw really grabbed me. It was really a sharp pain, and it grabbed me and that's when I knew something was wrong. I felt great all night. I walked too many guys, but I felt that I was getting my arm strength back. The ball was coming out of my hand, but something happened. I don't know what it is. I won't know until I get an MRI and see what the results are. |