I don't foresee Redman pitching the rest of the year. That's my take. I might be wrong, but a broken index finger is not real good news for a pitcher. I don't see it happening, especially in lieu of the fact that we have so many young players we still need to get a look at. |
I don't have a magic bullet. I'm going to do the best I can to right this ship and get something positive out of the last three weeks of the season. |
I don't like the way he's swinging. He says he's 100 percent healthy, but I choose to believe something's bothering him. |
I don't think it would be a problem. If we have enough starters, I don't see why we can't [have them in the bullpen], just to get [them] some more innings. |
I feel a lot more comfortable when he comes into a game than I used to. |
I feel very welcome here. Jerry called me right after I got the job and told me he wanted me here in the spring to help out, and I appreciate that. I feel like this is where I belong. |
I kept the [lineup] card from my first loss [Tuesday night]. Now I've got this card. I like this one better. |
I know it's a cliche, but our guys didn't quit. |
I know it's unfortunate, but that's the way things go. It's like when a guy's got a hitting streak and you need to win a game so you pinch-hit him and he doesn't get a hit. He'll have opportunities to have streaks again. |
I think [Perez] is so concerned with his command that he aims the ball more than he should. For me, he's just got too much flair instead of the consistent release point and arm slot. He's got to get back to basics. |
I think he's more suited for the bullpen. I've been wrong before about players, and I'd like for him to show he's a starter. |
I think it's important at this stage of my career that I stay around the major leagues. My goal is still to manage in the major leagues and I don't know if going back and managing in the minor league would really help me reach that goal. |
I think Latin America is more beneficial than the fall league. There's a lot more pressure on you to perform. The conditions aren't the greatest, and it does toughen your skin a bit. |
I think players need a pat on the back but they also need a kick in the rear. They have to understand it's a matter of getting the job done. |
I thought he was better than I expected. Our main concern was his pitch count, but he had a good angle all night. I thought that was as good as he's looked in a long time. It's just that his stamina is not what it could be. |