Four months ago, we were really in bad shape, not knowing where we were going, ... But through everything we sit here with a chance to be playing one month from now. At the beginning of the season, it didn't look that way at all. |
Four months ago, we were really in bad shape, not knowing where we were going, ... But through everything we sit here with a chance to be playing one month from now. At the beginning of the season, it didn't look that way at all. |
From the eighth inning on of that Oakland game, ... is what we expect of this team. |
He had two great swings and got us the lead. He gave us a chance. It just was not a good night to be a pitcher. |
He probably would have had a statement out (today) if we were 1-5. It was important to win this game for our own peace of mind. |
He seems different. But how can you not be? He doesn't have 40 people standing at his locker every day. He can go and do what he wants to do. People aren't asking thousands of questions. That makes it easier for him. |
I came through OK, |
I can't tell you why I warmed up well and felt great but couldn't throw strikes. I want to pitch better. When we score seven runs, I should be in there longer. |
I couldn't throw the ball where I wanted to, and I got frustrated with how I was throwing it, ... It's been a long time since I've pitched. Your body gets out of shape in a hurry. |
I did what I wanted to do with the ball most of the time. I felt strong. I used all my pitches in almost any count. I had almost seven innings and gave up six singles. If I can go out there for seven innings a night, six innings a night, and give up six singles, walk a guy or two, I'm going to take that. That's not bad. These guys are going to score runs. |
I didn't warm up well, and it felt like one of those days when it was going to be a real struggle from the beginning. It wasn't my best stuff, even though it looked pretty good for a while. |
I don't know if it was the exact right thing to do to start the year off with 'em last year. So, let us play some baseball and see where we are and get into it a little bit and then we'll go out and get into some games with the Red Sox. |
I don't think anybody expected Small, Chacon or Al to come in and be the No. 1 starter, |
I don't think it's a significant amount of concern. It's a possibility, I guess, but it's not a significant amount of concern. |
I feel pretty good. I got my innings in and didn't have any health problems. At my age you want to get in the best shape you can without hurting yourself. |