All I know is we're not holding anything back [in Game 3]. We're going to give it everything we've got. |
At least I can swing harder, ... Before, I couldn't even swing three times in a row because it hurt so bad. |
Barry is Barry -- you have to respect him as a great hitter. I'm not sure what to expect. I'll be watching him to see how he looks, and I'll try to call the right pitches, the way I always do. |
How the weather was today, the ball was flying. I kind of figured it would go out. Lucky I hit it in a good spot. |
I am not here to take his job. Whatever role they want me to do, I'll do it. |
I have always believed that to isolate others or yourself because you disagree is not right. |
I hit it the hardest I could the other way, ... When it started hooking, going to the little porch, that's when I kind of figured I've got a shot at it. That's a long way. |
I think [Olivo] did an outstanding job, ... He came to this team and they needed a bat. ... I think he's one of the reasons this team stayed in first place. |
I think he's doing everything right, ... I told him to keep working, stay ready. You never know what's going to happen in this game. |
I think if I didn't have surgery, ... I wouldn't even be close to feeling like I am right now. Before, I couldn't even work on my swing when I was hurt. I worked hard to get back, and it's paying off. |
I was looking for a fastball. I got it on the good part of the bat. It went where no one could get it. |
I was trying to look for a fastball, |
I wasn't complying with his commands, but then again, that doesn't justify for them beating on me because they could have easily just held me there and just waited 'til help arrived. |
I'd say I'm 70 to 80 percent, ... Hopefully as I keep playing, the pain goes away. |
I'll just have to wait and see what happens, |