Derrek Lee
Derrek Lee
Derrek Leon Lee, or "D-Lee", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Oriolesand Pittsburgh Pirates. He bats and throws right-handed...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth6 September 1975
CitySacramento, CA
cubs hurting stupid tomorrow
We'll see tomorrow (Wednesday). The Cubs don't want me to play, but if I feel like I can play, I'm going to play. I'm not going to be stupid about it, but if I feel like I'm not hurting anything, I'm going to play.
contract envision
I don't think you ever envision a contract like this.
best run saves
He's having an unbelievable season. But for me, the best thing about him is his defense. He saves a run or more a game.
arm flashes fun good great movement pitcher second showing throws works
He showed flashes of it early. Second year, like everybody, is an adjustment-type of year. This year, he is showing what kind of pitcher he is. He is just dominant. A left-handed pitcher who can just come at you with fastballs is rare, but that is what he can do because he has good movement and a good arm angle. He throws strikes. He's a good pitcher. He's great for the game. He's a good person, having fun out there. He works hard.
change good hitting
Hitting is always an adjustment, so I don't really change my approach. Just try to hit good pitches.
feeling looked needs pitch sign till understand
He's going to pitch till he's 50. I don't understand it. He needs to sign with someone quick. The way he looked today, I've got a feeling he's going to sign with somebody.
expected win
We've got to perform. All the pressure's on us. We're expected to win this thing.
country felt today
Today I felt proud. I felt like the whole country was watching.
caught leave man
He hasn't been caught so leave it alone. I don't think it's a story. I say leave the man alone.
caught leave man people
When does it stop? He hasn't been caught so where is the story? People have been 'alleging' him forever. Leave the man alone.
great leave weird
Now that I'm here, it's going to be weird to leave the team. But it's a great opportunity.
burden needs talked
As of right now, I haven't talked about it. If it comes up, yeah, I think it needs to be done before the season. I don't really want that burden of thought. I want to concentrate on the game.
I was really nervous. You don't want things out of your control.
agent moving telling
I'm telling you, it was horrible. I told my agent if we lose, I'm moving out of the country.