(Wednesday) showed, as we have all season, that when we can't come out and get a lead, we're not a very good ball club. We feed off of being able to dictate tempo. But when we fall behind, we struggle in those situations. |
His hands were clammy and cold. He couldn't get comfortable. He complained that he felt sharp pains, and then they'd go away. |
I addressed him: 'Come on, let's go.' I didn't expect to see him struggling to finish. |
The vote took place before all of this happened. |
To see him battle all of the injuries and illnesses is exciting. Everything has happened to this kid. He sees it as a challenge. He's out to prove a point. A collapsed lung isn't going to keep him out. |
You've got to make the routine plays, especially late in extra innings. It's frustrating. |