I don't know if we're pitching that bad or if they've been hitting the ball that well. |
I don't know that. I have to see the games. And I rely a lot on what people have told me, too. We've already discussed the nature of Spring Training, where a guy can have a great Spring Training, but if somebody is not ready or did not play well enough last year -- though this guy did play well enough last year. So I'm going to rely on other information on this one, too. |
I don't look at it and say you should be happy being 2-4 with all these injuries. I'm not. I think we can win even when we're hurt, if we play the game properly. |
I don't think it's ever overrated to have an established closer, but there are other ways to get it done too. With the situation that we're looking at now, there are some people there that may become that. This may give that other person the opportunity to become that. He may be here already. |
I had heard about this man's spirit and how much he enjoys playing the game, and that's obvious when you're around him. I think he has great leadership qualities. He has the respect of his teammates. He made a great first impression on me. |
I had nothing to do with it. Mr. Hendrickson was pretty incredible tonight. |
I had nothing to do with it. Mr. Hendrickson was pretty incredible tonight. It was a tremendous pitching performance, especially after all the runs they scored the last two days. |
I have no explanation for that. |
I have no idea. There are a lot of things that can still happen. I guess we need a closer, but it's all up for grabs. |
I have no qualms about him whatsoever. This guy is going to be one of the best pitchers in the American League within the next three years. I think the world of him. That stuff just happens. |
I have nothing to draw on. To me, this is normal. |
I heard about the slider, but I didn't realize it was that good. That thing just goes away. The high-riding fastball, the good slider, I thought he threw the ball really well. |
I honestly don't even think about that, because I really believe if we get our right guys out there, we play the game properly, like anybody else, we can beat them on any give day. I'm not into the payroll stuff. David can beat Goliath on any given day if you do your job properly. |
I just felt he is the right man at this time. |
I just haven't been able to decide on one guy yet. |