It'll help. It'll help a lot. And hopefully it helps win games, but it will also help not having guys up so much. This was not always easy getting to this day. This was by no means a finish line. But we needed to get to [Sept. 1] so we could get some reinforcements. |
It's (only) been one week, but we're trying to play winning baseball. |
It's [only] been one week, but we're trying to play winning baseball. That's all you ever ask. We're doing some little things, we're doing some big things. I think the consistent effort has been there every day, that's great, because we think we have a good team. |
It's a little bit of a guessing game when you are using an unknown. I love his stuff. It's going to depend on the situation. So many variables. |
It's a shame he gave up four runs because he was so good. He was aggressive. He got the lead and he knew what to do with it. |
It's almost, I don't want to say mind-boggling. That's having success. |
It's always going to be command. Again, having the extra velocity gives you a little bit more room for error. Having the ability to reach back for a little bit more at certain times of the game, I think, is more important than having a consistent 95 [mph fastball]. He's shown that time and time again this spring. |
It's amazing how when you don't see a guy everyday running how much improvement there is. It looks like he really made some leaps and bounds. |
It's amazing to me, the direct impact he had on this game because of his willingness to play. I guarantee he doesn't feel good. |
It's an awesome concept. I wish there was a perfect way to do it. You're going to see a lot of general managers, managers, organizations hold their breath every time their pitcher steps on the mound. |
It's different. You've got to win today's game. It's almost like every game's an elimination game. I think it's a compliment to the teams the U.S. played against, and also it's the timing, so you don't get a true read of the teams. How many games of consequence do you have where a catcher plays half a game? |
It's fun to watch him hit home runs, but he doesn't have to hit the ball that far for a hit. I was pleased with his last at-bat. He stayed in the strike zone. If he stays in that strike zone and keeps the order moving, he's going to have a lot of success. |
It's fun to watch. He doesn't have to hit a ball that far to hit a home run. |
It's going to be a he said, he said thing. I didn't feel any ill will going into the game. It happened quick and it's over with. |
It's good for (Cora), good for Edgar. |