I just have enough trouble trying to concentrate on myself, to be totally honest. I'm a high-energy guy, and I'm a young guy, and I still battle every day going out there and controlling that and trying to focus on doing the job at hand. |
I just haven't played good baseball. I had a great game plan. I just didn't execute. |
I just needed some time, but I was OK. |
I just tried to throw strikes and stay in a rhythm. That's my game. |
I knew the situation. You knew where they were going with all the trades, so I kind of figured I was going to go to a one-year deal, which is fine with me. Everybody wants that 'A-Rod' 10-year, $25 million deal but you have to deal with circumstances. I'm just definitely excited to make more than $375,000 (his 2005 salary). |
I like the way we're playing right now. We're just falling short in some situations. But we're right there in the thick of things until the end. That's showing maturity. |
I looked at the second baseman and I figured I'd go hard and give up my body to get in there, ... It was key. It was all about just putting pressure on their guy. I wasn't able to put down any bunts today. I'm upset about that, but I was able to get some key hits for the team. |
I made some good pitches, I made some bad pitches. As far as my strength, I felt good. |
I never fathomed it. I never fathomed winning 15 games. |
I never thought I'd be in a situation like this — to get that many wins in a single season, ... I'm definitely rolling with it. |
I never thought I'd be in a situation like this — to get that many wins in a single season. I'm definitely rolling with it. |
I never thought I'd be in a situation like this ? to get that many wins in a single season, ... I'm definitely rolling with it. |
I popped my knee but it wasn't a big deal. Those things happen. |
I remember going to the games and being a little boy and watching him and watching the classics, ... And everything he meant not only to the team but to the city. I never thought I'd be in a situation like this. |
I remember going to the games as a boy. I never thought I'd be in that situation. |