A high cutter. Usually when the ball is up, it's a sign that a guy is overthrowing. |
After my first two at bats, I had to make a little adjustment. He was throwing me nasty cutters and I just came out and laid off of it. I got to 2-0 and tried to go the other way and play my game. He made a mistake with a fastball up, but I'll take it. |
Busch Stadium was fine. The playing surface was fine and the atmosphere was always outstanding. Those fans know their baseball. If there is a good play - even by the other team - they'll cheer. |
He threw the ball good today. I remember facing him when he was in Toronto. He's a competitor. He throws three pitches for strikes. |
He was impressive. His demeanor never changes. It doesn't matter if he's getting hit around or if he's cruising; he looks the same out there. |
How can you beat this? New ballpark. Beautiful day in St. Louis. And then you look out there and see the Gateway Arch. |
I like the fact that he's a competitor. Mad Dog (pitching coach Mike Maddux ) said that when he warms up, he's kind of (relaxed) but when he gets on the mound, he's a different animal. |
I wasn't getting hits but I felt like I was swinging the bat OK. I wasn't striking out. I was comfortable up there, so I wasn't really worried about it. |
It takes time, especially when guys are 22, 23 years old. You have to learn how to be successful. It's runners in scoring position with two outs. It's pitchers in tough situations making tough pitches. |
It was a special day for the team. It was just meant to be our day. |
It was just a fun game, and a much-needed game. I have never been a part of that. It was just a great all-around game for everybody. |
It was ugly from the get go. We played like we were tired. |
Not a good idea. I told him to keep it quiet. |
That's pretty neat. Those are some pretty good names. |