I'm not saying that. I'm just saying I haven't really thought about it. Like I told you [in Spring Training], I haven't changed one bit. My whole thing is my team plays well and wins, and everything will take care of itself. Money is important to everybody, but you can't have money as your primary focus. Your primary focus has got to be winning. You win and everything else follows after that. Just do your job. |
I'm open-minded with stuff like that, actually, because I was probably one of the first guys who took some relaxation courses in Venezuela in 1974. I even got hypnotized in '78. I was having trouble concentrating. . . . So, no, I'm very open to a lot of stuff. |
I'm probably more bewildered than I am embarrassed, |
I'm seeing a fresh start to me. I've got a pretty good idea, watching him hit, of his strengths and weaknesses. When the games start, I'll get an even better idea. The thing I don't know yet is, is he a fast starter? Slow starter? It's like with D-Lee -- how many at-bats does he need? |
I'm still not concerned. If it was June 12th or something, but this is eight games. It's too early to assess Juan. I'm not worried. |
I'm sure he'd like to end the year pitching, knowing Woody. If we can get him in there, we'll try to do that. |
I'm sure something will work out for him. I certainly don't think he's through. Injuries have hurt him the last couple of years. I'm hoping he gets a job. |
I'm sure there is no miracle drug that's going to make it go away right away. |
I'm trying to do something day to day to find out the best lineup. I'd prefer not to change every day. |
I've always been a big believer that the general manager, who is my boss, he should be signed before me. That's how it impacts me. One down and maybe one to go. Or I should say, hopefully one to go. |
I've always been told, 'You start the year hurt, it makes for a long year. |
I've always said it's harder to get a good leadoff man than anything, |
I've always said it's harder to get a good leadoff man than anything. |
I've been going through this for a long time, either chasing somebody or being chased. This is the most fun part of the year. You derive energy from it. When you're in the race and have something to play for, you have some energy. I enjoy it a lot. This is what I manage for. |
I've been perceived in more false ways since I've been in Chicago. Perception doesn't bother me. |