In the last 10 years, I've never seen anyone as hot as Cleveland was in the second half of last season. Coming down the stretch, they weren't just playing good. They were playing great. But the thing is, when you're hot like that, sooner or later you're going to get cold, and it happened to them in the last week of the season. |
In this game, if you perform well, people don't care (if you are heavy). But if you don't perform, they'll blame (the weight). |
In Venezuela, many people have a soft spot for the White Sox. So many Venezuelans have passed through there, ... Venezuelans also have always known one of my goals has been to put my country on the highest pedestal. Because of that, they're happy. |
Is it likely he's going to be on the [disabled list]? I'm pretty sure he will be, ... When you go see a doctor, it's for a reason. I have to prepare myself and worry about the guys I have here. We can play without him. I think we've got enough guys here to step up and do the job. |
It all depends on how El Duque throws. I hope he throws nine innings of shutout today. If something happens, we have to be prepared. |
It depends on how they swing the bat. Whoever swings the bat better will move up. I can wiggle and play with my lineup. If A.J. swings well, I want A.J. to protect Dye. If not, I want Iguchi to do it. |
It gives fans a little more time to get here, especially with the construction on the Dan Ryan (Expressway). |
It is not easy to go and face |
It is still early but I still have a lot of concerns about his back. We will see what happens but we are going to go out and look for people to replace him. |
It seems like he's afraid to [make mistakes]. He feels like he's getting to the point where he's embarrassed or letting people down. Just play; play the game. |
It shows you how good of a pitcher he was. He got in all that trouble, but baseball kept bringing him back. |
It took the Minnesota Twins to make me think we have to change. I knew they don't have any superstars, but they kept winning. When me and Kenny make the decision to change this team, we talked a lot because it was not easy. The only way we could build this team was around pitching and defense and speed. |
It was a big game for him. |
It was a big game. It's a great feeling to be this close, but it's not over 'til it's over. It will be a battle tomorrow, but you don't worry about it, you get a good night's sleep and see what happens. |
It was a great three days. Hopefully, we can go on the road where we won't have to deal with this stuff. |