(Columbus) came out swinging, and they hit the ball hard. It's just the first game. Everything gets magnified on the first game. Things get blown out of proportion. It's just one game. There's a lot of games to go. |
Do they want an extra infielder/backup catcher who has never played in the big leagues? For them to choose me, it's a bold decision. So for me to win a job, I've got to do more than open eyes. It's got to be a no-doubter. |
For a lot of guys on this side of the clubhouse, pretty much every day is a tryout. |
Given a shot? I don?t know. I got a chance to play and that was big thing. |
Honestly, that was my worry. |
I don't even know if we had gotten out of Clearwater before it was bumper-to-bumper. Right when we got on (Interstate) 275, it was instantly like that and, before you know it, it was two hours later and I don't think we got two miles. |
I guess I wasn't surprised because I knew exactly what the situation was. |
I thought I'd have a good spring if I was given an opportunity to show what I can do. Finally, I'm on the radar. That's the big thing. If I don't make the team now, there will be a chance for me later in the season. |
I'm 33. I don't have a lot of years left. There are a lot of good players, so we'll see what happens. Anyone in here is capable of having a good day. |
I'm a better baseball player now, but my body isn't what it used to be. It's hard getting in the shower sometimes. |
I've dreamed of wearing a major league uniform since I was 5. It's just the opportunity to play on a daily basis. I never had that opportunity to play this much. I always thought I'd do well if I had the opportunity. |
I've wanted to be a baseball player since I saw my first game when I was 5. I like having a uniform on my back. |
If I could've just been a catcher, maybe that would've forced them to just let me catch. |
It's not the easiest thing to do. But I have a great support system. |
Kirby was the first name on everyone's list. That smile and that magnetic personality. He was a huge role model for so many people in that area. He was a huge influence in the way that I hit. |