I think he's back to the way he was [before the back problems]. It's so important in our offense for those two guys at the top of the order to get on base. That kind of makes it go. |
I think I can do that on an everyday basis with different people. It comes into play with clubs who build their bullpen having left and right specialists. It's always helpful to have the other team have to go through their bullpen in tight situations. |
I think if he goes out there and pitches a couple times, he'll feel real good about himself being healthy and sound going into the winter. |
I think if we were at home, maybe those guys would play the first day. But it's on the road, and they're veteran guys, so they'll probably get just as much work in by staying here. |
I think it will be fun, two top teams. This is where the fun begins. |
I think it's helpful for the [coaching] staff to get to know him, and it's helpful for him to get to know our players. Every year, we always have guys out here early to hit, so that's nice. |
I think it's obvious. I don't like coming out at the beginning of the spring and saying it. I'd like to have Barry be the Opening Day starter. |
I think it's very important to have a veteran bat in the lineup. He meant so much to us on our hot streak. |
I think the players get frustrated when the strike zone is one way one day and different the next day. The strike zone from Sunday to Monday, there was a big difference. ... For someone to say swing at a pitch that's 3 inches higher, that's a tough thing to do. |
I think they did a great job. It kind of highlights the world championships and gives the history of the team of the Hall of Fame guys. The most important thing is that the fans feel comfortable with it or are happy. |
I think we were fortunate the score was as close as it was, |
I think we were fortunate the score was as close as it was. We had nine walks and hit a guy. Not a very good formula against this team. |
I thought Barry had command from the first pitch on all of his stuff. |
I thought Blanton did another great job. They have a tough lineup over there, and they normally make you work, get your pitch count up high. But (Blanton?s) command was great. He used all his pitches and made them swing by getting ahead (in the count). |
I thought he dropped it on purpose, |