I know it's only been two years, ... but it seems like I'm so far removed from New York now. It just seems strange. I guess I don't feel quite as sorry for them as maybe I did last year when I saw them lose four games to Boston. |
I know that was a big thing. He would have loved for her to be able to make it to see that. I know that was a big issue for him, but she wanted him to keep playing. So that would be something I don't think he needs to have any regrets about. |
I mean, I'm just excited about it, |
I never got into a real good rhythm at all, ... Extremely disappointed in starting off the series and the game like that. Just gave them too much. |
I never had to ask him one time to come. It was all his, ... When I signed, Roger called me and said, 'I think I want to play, man.' |
I probably, as of today, wouldn't pitch. But I'll make that decision when I get down to spring training and start throwing. |
I really did nothing except be kind of a cheerleader, ... Obviously, I'd talk to some of the guys that had never been there, and just tried to be there for anybody that had any questions or wanted to talk. |
I really don't believe (a team's regular-season record) matters at all, |
I said, 'Oh gosh, I've got to somehow, some way, get ready to pitch Game 5 in Atlanta,' |
I saw Tim a lot when he was in Oakland, and he's real good -- as good as they come. He's going to be tough on us, no doubt about it. We'll have our work cut out for us no matter who we face. |
I think it's the best place for him. He can grieve after the game. |
I threw my street clothes on and left, so that was my day. |
I want to help this team take that step to get into a World Series, ... For the organization and for the city, it's extremely important to me. |
I wanted to go to 80 [pitches] today, but I really didn't feel comfortable going out there for another inning. I've been pushing it to fatigue each start. |
I wanted to throw between 60 and 65 [pitches], and I think I threw 64, so it was good. I'm still trying to build my arm strength up. I'm a little bit behind the other guys. |