Honestly, I thought this infield played a little bit bouncy. There were some bad hops. |
Honestly, that will happen only because [the youngsters] are doing well. Maybe if somebody is not doing well and they want to make some kind of move and you want to bring these guys along slowly. I'm OK with something like that. |
Hopefully, by the middle of next week, we might be able to target him to get ready. Today was the first day he played in [an extended spring game]. I think he'll go [Tuesday], [Wednesday] then have Thursday off. Friday again. Then we want to try to elevate him beyond extended spring. |
I absolutely love it. This place rocks. The 'Pit' rocks. |
I agree with that. I think it's always good to go someplace like that with some kind of momentum. It's a hard place to garner momentum. I know what it's like to play there. They're very, very good. Boston is a passionate city in regards to their team. So, having a nice little run going into that series you think will be beneficial. |
I almost ran into him when I was heading out the door (of the clubhouse) before the game and he was coming in. He just did a great job. When I walked out there and gave him the ball, he just had a great look about him. |
I believe he's going to be fine. I truly do. I'm not worried. If he wasn't healthy I'd be worried. But he's healthy and I'm fine. It's happened to a lot of good pitchers in the past. I know he's a young man, but I have a lot of faith in him. |
I could see why he is the life of the party. I love having him around. |
I didn't want to stack it up too much. |
I don't believe in just being out there and just grinding away. Let's do it intelligently, let's do it quickly, let's get it done. And then move on. |
I don't even have to see stuff like that. I stand by the cage and I watch how somebody uses their hands. And when you get a big person who uses his hands well, they normally have pretty good power. And he's a big guy and uses his hands really well. |
I don't feel like this is a major thing. I really don't. I think he'll be playing by the end of the weekend or the beginning of next week. As long as the arm's good, I'm good. |
I don't have to face him. These guys do. There's definitely some significance, but I don't put too much emphasis on it. |
I don't know how it will all fit together, but Damon Hollins is a winner. I love the way he plays. He makes a great impression and he brings great chemistry to the clubhouse. |
I don't know how this all fits in now, but I do like the way the man plays baseball, and I do like who he is. |