I think it's going to help me. I only saw six pitches, so you can't really tell from today, but I think in the long run [the workouts at home] will help me. |
I think the one thing, just in talking with him, he said the game wasn't fun. Knowing him, the way he loves the game, the way he loves to come to the park, that's the guy I know. Now, especially in this environment, with these types of guys, I see a good fit. A real good fit. |
I told them baseball owed them nothing and wasn't a fair game. I emphasized what a privilege that it is to wear a uniform every day. I challenged them to do something to earn and deserve the right to wear a uniform. I warned them that if they didn't, they might not be wearing one. |
I try not to say much all year. But when I say something, it's pretty right on. |
I was in complete control. I knew what I was saying. I had a meaning behind it, |
I wasn't really concerned about the people outside the clubhouse and organization. I wanted to develop a reputation with my teammates. I wanted them to respect me. No matter how hard you play or what you do, you can't control what people on the outside think. |
I'll take my chances, win or lose, ... It's a calming feeling to be up at the plate at that time. |
I'm thrilled that they can't potentially walk him. There's no base to put him. |
I've hit balls with everything I've got and it doesn't go over the fence. So I definitely run hard. I'll never have the opportunity to sit there and watch one as it goes out because I don't have that kind of pop. |
In Anaheim, you were fighting for your life every single night, |
It never gets old having the opportunity to throw some champagne. This is so much fun. |
It was one of those things that you just find a way to get Albert up, |
It was one of those things where we definitely wanted a family friend, ... We didn't want someone from too far outside the family, because sometimes you might not know what the intentions behind it are. With Lorie, she's a great friend to our family, as well as a great person. We've known her a long time. It was perfect. |
It was very important for us to go out there and set the tone early and find a way to get a win. Every game can change momentum. You definitely don't want to lose that lead. |
It's a difficult park to pick up the ball, especially during the day. It's something that if we can get used to it, it will definitely be to our advantage. Especially once it gets closer to 3:30 or 4 o'clock, it gets more difficult. |