[Boston's] pitchers are going to love them. They are two of the best. They know each other very well. You won't find too many better. I've often said Gonzo should have won a Gold Glove by now. Maybe he will win one in the American League. |
Before, we had guys like [Josh] Beckett and [A.J.] Burnett. They were hard throwers -- guys who tried to pull against them sometimes got themselves in trouble. But we'll see this year. |
Having arm strength is definitely an advantage. |
He's going to call me after the surgery or have his wife call me. He's going to be here Sunday for sure so he can say his goodbyes, but he's coming back Saturday. |
I didn't say much the first two days, and I asked him to do a certain skill the third day to cut out some unnecessary movements in his steps. I showed him and repeated it, and I haven't had to say a word to him since. |
I don't think he will have any problems readjusting back. The main thing is he wants to make the move, and often that's half the battle. |
I know what Andino needs to work on and what he needs to do. I've just got to slow him down. He gets a little geared up at times. |
I saw him play every day for six months. That's a little bit different advanced scouting report. |
I think the Gold Glove is more than just stats. I look at how defense affects the pitching staff. |
I'm just going to watch him the first few days. I've never seen him play. I'll make a suggestion here and there. |
It's the Gold Glove, not the Gold Glove and Bat. If you want to look at stats, Mike broke a National League record last year, and he was just as good this year. If that doesn't merit winning a Gold Glove this year, I don't know what does. |
Louie's value is the fact he can help a pitching staff. |
No matter how much water they put on it, it would dry out. It was hard and fast, so I really don't think [Dolphin Stadium] will be a big deal. ... It'll be different. They'll adapt. |
Pokey is a professional. He's been around. He's a proven player. You won't find a nicer guy. He's good for these young players. He can nurture them along. |
Those are a bonus. I just want him to catch the plays right to him. Those diving plays are a bonus. Any time he does something well, it helps his confidence. Being here should help his confidence. |