As long as I'm not a starter, they can use me any way they want. |
Before I came here, I expected to teach some basic stuff from Step 1, but some of these guys can actually hit it. They have the athletic capability, I think they can pick up the sport very easily, and I also think the interest is going to be there. I think it will continue to spread in the country. |
I could tell you how many steps he took from the dirt to the grass. |
I definitely feel more connected, but I wish I could speak the language. |
I feel like a baseball player again. I was physically prepared before I came to Spring Training this year. The last eight years, I used Spring Training to get ready. They have a lot of good young arms here. Now I wish I would have done this the last eight years. I was young and dumb. I love it here. |
I feel like I'm back to normal, more mentally than anything. I feel more like a baseball player again. All I wanted was the opportunity to play again. This was the perfect spot. So far, everything is working out well. |
I'm definitely excited to be here. I don't really know much about the country; all I know is what's on TV. |
I'm into flames these days. I'm a little guy who needs to do big things. |
I'm not usually speechless, but I didn't know what to say when they told me. I felt like I was 22 again. |
I'm very comfortable in that situation. You're able to be aggressive and go right after the guy. Unfortunately, I threw him a bad pitch. |
I've always been humbled by this game. I've had success, yeah. But I've always known some day it would end. Last year could have been the end, but I have an opportunity to do it again. I'm going to make the most of it, and I'm very confident in my ability. |
I've got plenty of gas left. I know that for a fact. |
I've pitched well enough that if unfortunately I don't make the team here, I'll have a chance somewhere else. My performance has been the best I've had in any spring. |
If you started the postseason right now, I think the Yankees are the only team that could hang with them. You just have to be perfect against them. |
It was the same time that the Indians signed Kenny Lofton, Albert Belle, Carlos Baerga, Jim Thome and Manny Ramirez to long-term contracts. |