I felt I had a real good jump on the ball. I had a long way to go, and off a left-handed bat, the ball tails to left-field more. |
I felt just a little woozy right after I was hit, but that was it. I really feel like I could play right now. The Pirates are taking precautions by keeping me out of the lineup and I understand that. I'm just glad I'm feeling good. |
I just decided to play it up as a catch. And then I saw the ump giving the out call. |
I kind of knew I stole it. I looked at the nearest umpire and he had the out sign, so I thought I sold it pretty good. |
I said what I have to stay and I've forgotten about it and put it behind me. I'm over it, no hard feelings. |
I tried to sell it as best I could. |
I tried to sell it the best I could. I thought I did a pretty good job. |
I was a little hazy [Saturday]. I feel a lot better [yesterday]. |
I was comparing myself to what I was doing last year. I'm trying to get myself right. |
I was feeling good. I thought everything was good, ... It's obviously frustrating for me. But all I can do is do what I have to do [in the trainer's room] and try to get on the field as soon as I can. |
I was feeling good. I thought everything was good. It's obviously frustrating for me. But all I can do is do what I have to do [in the trainer's room] and try to get on the field as soon as I can. |
I'm putting a little too much pressure on myself, rather than relax. I've been on base a few times, hit some balls hard at people. I think I'm kind of selling myself short a little bit. We still have three weeks left. I'm not worried about it. But I'm not satisfied. |
I've been ready for spring training since the day after last season ended. It was extremely frustrating to have to sit on the bench and watch for the last five weeks. I never want to have that happen again. |
I've been told two to three weeks, so that's what I'm hoping for. |
I've really fine-tuned myself getting those little muscles strong and trying to fire a hamstring the way you're supposed to. I'm probably in the best shape I've ever been in. |