Brandon McCarthy
Brandon McCarthy
Brandon Patrick McCarthyis an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He has also pitched in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York Yankees...
backing
I don't look at it as I'm backing him up,
baseball bit bullpen easier focus knees knocking needed nervous time warm
It's probably the most nervous I've been on a baseball field. My knees were knocking a little bit out there. I had no idea what I was doing out there. But it was easier to focus on what I needed to do mechanically. I had enough time in the bullpen (20 pitches) to warm up.
aspect days felt focus good job mental pitches remind sharp tough
It's tough to remind myself that it's still early, especially days like that where it wasn't sharp command-wise by any means. I felt like I did a good job making pitches when I had to get out of jams. That's what I'm going to focus on right now, getting that mental aspect back.
against certainly ready situation stays tough wish
It's a tough situation to be in, ... I certainly don't wish anything against him. If it stays the way it is, I just have to be ready when called upon.
means rally
It will be interesting to see how we rally around. It's by no means over.
depends fighting good happens knowing situation spring training work
Again, a lot depends on what happens this year, who does what. But that's a good situation for me. It will work out well to come into spring training knowing that you're fighting for something.
life routine spend strange
It's strange in a sense that you spend your whole life in one routine and now it's kind of up in the air,
As I've said all along, I just go where they tell me.
chance difference love series
You'd love to be a part of it and just know you have a chance to come in and make a difference in a series like this,
best close tough
In my mind, it's Santana and he's as close to the best as it comes. It's disappointing to lose. ... It's tough to swallow.