I just think I deserved better, some closure, in Chicago. If they'd just said they were going in a different direction, it would be fine, but no one gave me any heads up about what was going on. |
I normally get no more than 35 at-bats during spring so I'm really on target as far as that goes. I've been playing for a long time, so stepping up from Triple-A to the big leagues is no big deal. It's all about focus. |
I put a lot of stress on the front foot when I hit. If I'm healthy, you're going to have a special player. |
I relished the '58 game because I was voted in by my peers. I think that age will always go down as the greatest era in baseball history. |
I saw a couple of pitches and slowed everything down and hit the ball hard. I was embarrassed my first time up, but the nice thing about baseball is you can turn it around the next time. |
I see the same exact type of team. Great closer. Great starting pitching every night. Great core of hitters. Can score runs every night. |
I send him a list of the cards I need. |
I think he's become a better pitcher. He really concentrates on spots more than just blowing you away. |
I totally forgot but that's a good sign. I could go a couple more days (in the minor league camp) and then not be afraid to do it. I'm not experiencing any pain, only a little soreness from running. |
I want to thank these guys for pulling my big butt across this finish line. |
I was a little rusty. Wash had a little quicker tempo than I'm used to having. But we're ahead of the curve right now. The goal is still April 1. |
I was shocked. It wouldn't have been about money with me this year. It would have been about closure in Chicago. ... They brought in Jim Thome, and he was more injured than I was last year. |
I'd like to play every day, but that's not going to happen. Last week, at the end of spring training, (Macha) told me that I'd probably get a third day off here and there, but with Bobby (Crosby) hurt, and the Yankees in town, I wanted to be in the lineup. |
I'll finally get some real work in. It will be great to see live pitching for a change. |
I'm going to play. I hope it'll be here. If not, you've got to do what you've got to do. If I'm not here, it will [have been] a great ride. But I'm going to do everything possible to come back here. |