I've seen a lot of new buildings go up, the new library, new developments and new businesses which will help the city over the long haul. There have been some big improvements in this city in the time I've been here, and I think those are things the city should be especially proud of. |
It wasn't like there was gonna be a breeze that would blow that fog away. That stuff wasn't going anywhere. And if we had gotten a breeze, that probably would have meant another storm coming in, and that wouldn't have been good, either. |
It won't happen, because nothing comes that easy. Oil Can did a super job in the first game, but we couldn't get any runs for him. That is the way it has been through out the season. 'Can' should be 10-2, not 4-4. |
It's a decision that certainly could have backfired, and still might. |
Julien plays his roles well. He probably plays up to his capabilities, day in and day out, as well as anyone I've ever had. |
Kevin Beavers did a great job in the second game. He got a little tired. Beavers has been hot and cold this year, but lately cold. He came out strong and we needed the game after losing a tough one in the first game. |
Our bullpen doesn't worry about who gets a save. They just come out and do the job. |
People here fell in love with the ballpark, and the facility became a meeting place first, and then they started following the ballclub as they got to know some of the players, |
This is a blue-collar city with people who work hard for their money and are really down to earth, |
We came in as the new kid on the block in the City of Champions, and the people here embraced us from the start, |
We have a good bullpen when our starters can go six or seven innings. I feel we have the best bullpen in the league. We took a chance letting (reliever) Joey Cole go, but right now, I feel it was a good decision. |
We only had two hits in the first five innings, and you're not gonna win very often doing that. We've been swinging the bats good lately, but it just wasn't our night. That was their best pitcher and he did a good job. |
We're just not being aggressive enough early in the ballgame. I'm talking hitters and pitchers, and that has to change. |
We've got to get it going before the ninth inning. |
Whenever I have gone to manage in a town, I try to find out as much about that town and the area around it as I can, |