It wasn't that difficult for me because I had such a veteran team, |
Not to name names, |
The lack of experience I think can be overrated, ... Speaking specifically of Girardi, this is a guy that caught and played for a variety of managers at the major league level and sat at the right hand of Joe Torre. I think the experiences that he's had lend themselves well to taking that manager's seat (for the Marlins). |
The veteran players wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing, that I was on top of things, that I didn't get flabbergasted, |
The veteran players wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing, that I was on top of things, that I didn't get flabbergasted. |
The way he's been pitching, ... he could be pushing the Big Two. |
There were egos to salve. Guys to pat on the back. Some guys to kick in the butt. I really didn't have to crack a whip a whole lot, but ? |
We've come to expect the unexpected around here. |
Well, how hard is that to get? ... There are a lot of guys wearing body armor who haven't been injured in years. |
When teams bang him around like they did tonight, it's surprising. But everyone's allowed a speed bump every once in a while. |
You have no idea how lucky you are. |