He seemed like the guy I really wanted to be around and help out as much as I can. |
I feel like a tutor, but I'm also a student. You listen to those guys talk, you can do nothing but learn. It's been nothing but good. You sit in those meetings, and I learn the other side of the game after being on this side of the clubhouse for 17 years. Now I get to learn the other side of the game. |
I think it's because they got away from the fundamentals of throwing. I threw long toss like every other day. And I constantly worked on my throwing during batting practice and worked on catching ground balls and getting in position to throw. |
I told him I really appreciate him making that offer. You know how I've always felt about the game. If I can help one person do something right that makes it worthwhile to me. |
I was really surprised and really happy as well. |
I've always thought about coaching, but with the boys and my family I don't want to travel right now. I never wanted to call anybody, but for someone to offer it and it's local. ... This will be a great opportunity to help out as much as I can. |
It feels good... Hopefully, having this one win gives us some confidence to build on. |
It's a great opportunity to come back and help. I'm very happy. |
It's all how you look at it, I guess. Me, I've been waiting for this all year. |
Right now, I'm really enjoying it. |
They've gotten away from the fundamentals. I threw long toss every other day and I consistently worked on my arm. Ten to 15 minutes during batting practice, I'd catch ground balls and get in position to throw. |
We were very disciplined at the plate. They made a lot of errors, but we put the ball in play. |
We weren't turning anyone away. |
We've got thousands and thousands of people out here who need help. |