I'd like to see our offense pick it up, ... You're not going to always hit .300 with guys on, and you're not going to hit the ball out of the ballpark a lot of times, but we can be better at some of the little things right now. That's what concerns me more. |
I'd love to have an answer today that he would come back. In the event that that's not going to happen, this is the best possible scenario, to move forward. |
I'd rather see them fighting in [the clubhouse], with fists going, rather than it festering and finding out about it two weeks later with groups whispering in different sides of the clubhouse. |
I'll save $3 anyway I can. |
I'll say something to them, ... by putting them right back into the same situation come Tuesday. |
I'll tell you this, Clemens will be ready. The man never ceases to amaze me. |
I'm a resident of Houston, and I was unemployed at the time, when they were talking about bringing Andy back, |
I'm convinced that Brad, on several occasions, has tried to get me fired so he could take over the team this year, ... I just absolutely think Brad would make a terrific manager. I rely on him a great deal. I trust his judgment. |
I'm going to consider it all, |
I'm going to take a good look at him on that. He receives the ball nicely. He's gives a nice target. He's down, he's not jumpy behind the plate. He does a good job as far as just letting the ball come to him. |
I'm looking at moving [Ausmus] to his next career. Being a utility player is one step away from being a coach. As soon as I can make him a coach, I'll be happy. |
I'm necessarily swayed by the outcome more than by what he does with his pitches. If he's showing pretty decent location with his ball and he's able to throw his pitches over the plate and use something other than his fastball when he gets behind, that will be good. He was sharp today, he went right after hitters. |
I'm not allowed to say his name. |
I'm not trying to keep anything from you. You just don't count him out. |
I'm not worried about that. I don't think that will be a major issue. I don't see that we would lay back and wait on Roger to make a decision. I think guys are going to be out there fighting to win, even if Rocket announced his retirement. |