There was a lot of stuff going on for me last year. New team, the contract, new baby ... it was a whirlwind last year. Things really seem a lot more settled now. |
There was no decision. I still felt strong. I still had some gas in my tank. I probably had my worst at-bat ever. |
There's more reasons not to play for me personally. We have a new pitching coach coming in, and it would be tough for me to take two or three weeks off away from it. I'd like to have a chance to get to know him and him get to know me. |
They backed me up. One of those games that was all bend and no break. |
They really picked me up. It was one of those games -- bend but don't break. I sure don't like bending that much though. But it was a big win for us. |
To be honest with you, I don't think it's that big a deal, ... You have to adjust your workouts and preparation in between starts. But I don't have a problem with it. |
Until something's official, I don't really have anything to say about [starting opening day]. I just go out and work when they tell me to work. |
We have some good memories, but it is what it is now, ... I think all three of us are mature enough and far enough along in our playing careers that I think we'll be OK. |
We stabilize the folks police bring to us, whether it's by medication we prescribe or their own medication, so they can be released to a family member or go back to jail. |
We're an out-patient service. We can't keep people overnight. But we'll get on the phone and call around, to Tulsa or Joplin if necessary, to find a place to take them. |
We've still got to go out there, play these out, play hard and try to bring some playoff-type baseball into the dugout. We need to step it up and bring some passion. |
When he played, he had that clown reputation. There were a lot of guys like that, but he stood out. As a pitching coach, he's going to be awesome. He's personable, easygoing, and he seems excited to be here. It will be good. We don't need to work all the time. |
You know, it's a kids' game. You have to go out there and have fun and play with a lot of excitement. That's what they brought this year. |