(The WBC) is going to be every four years, but I don't know if in four years we'll be able to put together a team like we have right now. This is a pretty special group. |
All of those guys were supposed to come over here with him and I think that's one of the reasons he doesn't want to come. It would remind him. |
Back at home, everybody always thought that David was going to be big time. When he was in Minnesota, a lot of people thought that he was going to be a productive hitter there. But he's moved on to a bigger market and he's done what he's done, and he deserves everything that he's getting. |
Cabrera just stepped up and did a great job. |
Daniel deserves all the credit. We had several scoring opportunities to break the game open. We didn't do it but our pitching staff came through. |
Everybody who had the desire to play prepared themselves for this tournament. Our guys saw enough pitches. They had enough at-bats. No excuses. |
He'll probably pitch as much as he would if he was in Spring Training. |
He's become the face of a big part of the United States, a big part of the New England fan base and he deserves it. He's a pro on and off the field, a very likeable guy, and he's true. He's legit. He's not faking anything for a long time now, and he deserves everything he's got right now. |
I am worried about the health of our best starters, but they have the desire to play and that makes me happy. |
I believe that part of what the World Classic did was remind people that baseball talent comes from all over the world. There are a lot of people playing this game. |
I believe this is the biggest recognition I'm going to get for the rest of my life in my country. Coming from a country with so many good players and so many coaches and being chosen to do this, nothing will match this. |
I can see why they are dominating international competition. |
I don't know Soriano as an outfielder. He is here to play second base. |
I don't think that, with the level of competition of every team, you need to have your 'A' team out there for nine innings every day. |
I don't want the word patriotism being brought up over here because of these guys being professional and (some) other teams are not. Because when you have $100 million in the bank and a contract and you leave everything and take a chance and come over here and play for your country, if that isn't patriotism, I don't know what it is. |