Before he could get in a rhythm, he was down four runs. He just didn't have command of his pitches. |
Being able to walk in [team offices] in the winter and even say hello is important. I don't believe in managing and going home. |
Believe me when I tell you, he's going to have a lot of responsibility. How that ends up, we just don't know yet. He doesn't have to prove anything to me. I like him. He knows we think he's good. |
Bell said. ''But he called about my nephew. |
Besides that one inning he was very good. He made mistakes, and he paid for it. |
Bronson will be in the bullpen [tonight], and then after that, that's it. |
But for a guy who has as much fun as he does, David's just so focused when he's at the plate. |
But I expect him to play tomorrow. This time of year, he has to play. He knows it, better than anyone. |
But just because we have this tournament, I can't make Trot Nixon visit every town in Florida, or he'll blow his back out by Opening Day. There's a reason we lay out spring training like we do. Right now, guys are not supposed to be playing every day. |
Can't ready somebody's mind. You'll have to ask him. |
Coco?s ability to steal bases is better than I thought. |
Curt was good and got stronger as the game went on. He's the guy that we wanted out there on Opening Day and it's really nice to see him out there and healthy. |
Dale?s decision and Varitek?s awareness were tremendous. As the play unfolds, you can kind of see it happening. But you have to have a runner who?s where he?s supposed to be. I thought both sides were outstanding. |
David was hitting everything. I can understand it. I'm sure they weren't real thrilled about it. |
David's had a tough spring. That doesn't mean he's going to have a tough season. |