A lot of times they may get frustrated at the team not being successful. It's different than on the North Side, where regardless of how well a team is doing they'll pack that stadium. |
And they're speeding up more to home plate to give the catcher an opportunity. It's almost impossible if you don't get a good jump. If you have a catcher who can throw the ball well, it's almost impossible to steal. |
Frank could hit with one leg and one arm, that's how talented he is as a hitter. I've played with a lot of great players and I've played against a lot and he's the best I ever saw. You don't come across special players like that often. You're fortunate if you do. |
It's always a great feeling. We've been close a couple of times, and in 1994 were robbed by the strike. But you never give up. |
It's important to forget about last year. This is a whole new season. Last year, no one gave us a chance. This year, we are expected to win. |
Now maybe they'll talk about us more than the Cubs, |
They kicked our butts last year. They have a chance to win the pennant, but unless you're from the West Coast, nobody knows about that. |
We still have a lot of hard work to do. We'll go home and get ready for whatever the National League sends us. |
Whatever happened to the day when there was respect for a guy with 26 years in the big leagues? |
When I played, teams didn't have as many (pitchers) who slide stepped (to home plate) as they do today, |