I heard something [regarding accusations] a while back, and like I said, it's a little disappointing. But it's one thing when somebody gives you something. But the substance that was found, it's kind of hard to say, 'I didn't know what I was taking.' |
I just wanted to give him something. It was the easiest thing I could do. I wanted him to have something of mine. |
I really like how this team looks in the clubhouse. I think it's going to be a lot better. We're together for six, seven months. It makes it a lot easier if guys get along and guys have fun. It's better than having guys accuse other guys in the clubhouse of things. That broke us up a little bit. |
I told him after the first two at-bats that he was swinging as good as he did when he left. His swings were really good. |
I'm sure there will be guys who will think it's too strong, but [steroids are] illegal and that's the bottom line. And I don't think anybody is about to fight it. |
I've been working with my mechanics, ... They seem to be a little bit more sound. |
In a lot of ways, he was managing in the past. He just didn't have the title. |
It's a good feeling to stick around and know you're going to be with these guys for a while. I'm excited about seeing the young guys coming up and growing with you. |
It's almost like throwing the ball back to the umpire. He didn't like the ball. Same thing. It's pretty impressive if he can throw it for a strike. |
It's an easy pitch to hit if you're looking for it or recognize it. |
It's exciting to win two games in a row like that, let alone one in a month. I love this. I hope we do it every night. It's a lot more fun than winning 10-0. |
It's hard not to think here we go again. It's been that kind of stretch for us. |
It's just one of those feel-good stories, singing the national anthem at the Oriole game. |
It's something that probably needed to be done. It's illegal, and it's good we put it in there. There's no reason not to have it in there. |
My first year [2001], I was making $200,000, and I thought that I had hit the lottery. My mind-set was to earn a starting job, not just make the team. It is all about timing. Albert Belle had a hip problem. The team asked if I was willing to play the outfield. I was willing to do anything. |