I got up about 4:30 and later went to breakfast with (bench coach) Joel Skinner. When we came back, I didn't know what to do. I do get excited about Opening Day. It's a special day. |
I had issues with the ball and strike calls. I didn't think I did that much to get tossed, but I guess he thought I did. |
I just had an issue with some of the balls-and-strikes calls. I didn't think I did much to get tossed, but he did and that was the end of it. I just felt like there were a couple of questionable calls. |
I just keep reminding myself that Bob knows what he's doing out there. |
I just think he was over the middle of the plate and they were swinging the bats well tonight. It was a bad night, all the way around. It's one game. |
I just wanna reserve comment in terms of next year from an overall staff standpoint. I think it's important that we just focus on this year and assess everything when it's all said and done. |
I just want him to come over here and do what he's been doing. But I also think he'll improve because of the teammates he has around him and the fact that he'll play every day. |
I know he's capable of a lot more than we saw here. He has a very bright future. |
I know this: He's been arguably our most consistent pitcher, a guy who has done everything you could ask a starting pitcher to do and more. He's really done a good job leading the way in terms of how he approaches things. |
I like his presence on the mound. He got into a little jam the other day and was able to get through it. |
I like the dynamic of having them at the top of the lineup. |
I like to think of it more as taking leads back. We're playing a really good club, so to me, it's like the glass is half full. |
I liked his poise and his presence on the mound. He still needs to work on being more consistent with his secondary stuff. |
I really thought he was even better [than last season]. He commanded the game. |
I remember hearing about him back in Double-A that he could have power. But it's been very gradual with him, improving from level to level. |