David Bell
David Bell
Infielder who played for seven MLB teams from 1995 to 2006, and began managing at the MLB level as a third base coach for the Chicago Cubs in 2013.
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth14 September 1972
CityCincinnati, OH
fun games innings matter nine pitch time year
That's why these games are fun, because every pitch matters. It's always like that, but this time of year is especially fun. That's why it's important to play nine innings right from the beginning. It doesn't matter how you win.
far hits injuries plate ready spring training
As far as injuries go, I feel ready to go. It's still spring training but getting hits and getting comfortable at the plate is still important.
parents product whether
We're a product of our parents, whether we like it or not.
defense games win
I just reacted, ... Defense is something you can win games with.
believe best played team
I like our team. I believe it's the best team I've ever played for.
affect gone health healthy percent ready start team
If my health was an issue, I would've gone in and told them. I wouldn't want to affect the team that way, so I'm 100 percent healthy and ready to start the season.
confident
I need to get at-bats and get myself ready. I'm confident about it.
bad ball trying
I'm not trying to make something happen, ... When the ball was hit, I thought I could make it for sure. Because I didn't make it, it's a bad play. From the way it was, where it was hit, I really thought I could make it.
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In the latter case, people pay more for the products, but they will more often get free shipping. In the other case, they will pay less for the products, but more for shipping. So, the total cost of products and shipping cost will net out to be the same in both cases...Ultimately, the rational consumer is indifferent.
beautiful game gets scary vertical
He's scary good. He's got a beautiful game for a big man. Once he gets his vertical up, he'll be unstoppable.
couple few games hope
I hope there will be a couple more, too, ... There have been a few big games this month.
accept felt hard
I feel better than I have felt in a long time. I want to play every game. It?s never hard for me to accept not playing.
shut
He shut us out, basically. He pitched with a lot of confidence.
certainly everybody great miss speak toughest work
I can speak for everybody on the team. This is probably one of the toughest losses. We're going to miss him a lot. He's a great guy, a great teammate. I know everything is going to work out for him, but we're certainly going to miss him here.