He knows how to pitch. He didn't get into a set pattern. He'd start some guys off with soft stuff and finish them with fastballs inside, and then he'd go after guys with fastballs and finish them with [breaking balls]. |
He played everywhere and he did all right. He's been very impressive, particularly hitting the fastball. |
He pretty much carried us in April last year. But this is a team thing. We have some other guys who are scuffling a little right now. |
He really hit the ball well, more than several out [of the park]. |
He said, 'I don't care,' ... He just wants to win. ... He's been tremendous with his attitude. |
He said, 'No, let's let it rip,' ... He's our best guy. I wanted him to be the guy to determine the game at that particular time. |
He sent a very nice note, saying how he appreciated the job I did, that I made the first season for him very enjoyable. Getting a hand-written note from an owner, that's a first for me. |
He stuck it to us. |
He swung the bat very well. The chances of him being in the lineup tomorrow are very high. |
He told me to sleep on it. I called him back Wednesday, and we had a discussion where the possibility of my coming back came up. I was very receptive to that. We talked again the next day and decided something could happen. |
He took it like a man and stood up and faced the music, and I commend him for that, ... It says a lot that he rebounded from a poor season and a poor start this year, particularly with all the scrutiny from the media. |
He understands the other two guys [Marco Scutaro and Mark Ellis] are playing great. But he also has concern for his career. ... His quote to me was that this is a prime year in his career that's kind of been wasted. |
He was as hot as a firecracker when he came back. |
He was at the ballpark early for BP today. He's focused and he wants to do it. |
He was extremely educated. I wish I had half of his vocabulary. |