I think he showed that he was capable of being a respectable offensive player last year, but I didn't see the 100-RBI potential, ... I'll be the first one to admit that. |
I think he was getting better as the game progressed. Seven real good innings. |
I think he's just trying to make our guys confident. It's a good ploy. |
I think he's pitching with a little more purpose, |
I think it will probably curtail that type of thing from happening at other ballparks. It'll keep the playing field safer, which is a concern. You hate to see a fan penalized, but what are you going to do? |
I think it's going to come down to the face-to-face meetings. Both teams are good teams. (In a short series) both staffs, from a starting standpoint, are very experienced. Really, that bodes well for both teams. |
I think Tejada thought he had a pretty good shot [at throwing out Gathright] at first base. But, boy, he scooted down the line. |
I think that maybe relaxed them a little bit by saying that. |
I think they all have good stuff, ... and stuff wins up here. |
I think we've hit rock bottom -- I really do. I think from here we slowly get better. |
I think what's helped is the continuity in the rotation, ... They know that even if they have a rough start, they're going to stay in the rotation. I think that gives them confidence that they can have a bad game and not be shuffled around. |
I think what's helped is the continuity of the rotation. We haven't deviated [from the set rotation] in the second half. I think that gives them confidence. They know they can have a bad game and not get shuffled out. |
I told them to get out in the middle of the ring and throw a few punches. |
I told these kids, 'We're not going to win a pennant. We're not going to go to postseason, but this is not rope-a-dope. Let's get in the middle of the ring and throw some right hands, and let's get after it.' And that's really what they're doing. |
I was hoping it would bounce over the fence for a ground-rule double. |