Jim Bowden
Jim Bowden
James Goodwin Bowden IVis a baseball analyst and insider for ESPN. He writes a blog for ESPN.com titled "The GM's Office" and is a co-host of SiriusXM's "Inside Pitch" on MLB Network Radio. He used to be a host and co-host on Fox Sports Radio, a baseball analyst for FoxSports.com and a Baseball Insider for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels for Fox Sports West. He has held positions of Senior Vice President and General Manager for both...
lose period record
I did not want to lose him, ... His record is outstanding in the four-year period he's been here.
breaking decent fastball history low pitches three throws
He has a history of success. His fastball is in the low 90s, a decent breaking ball. He has three pitches that he throws with a changeup.
chance create guys injuries players step win within
Guys within the organization have a chance to step up and win the job. This is how players are found, through opportunities. Injuries do create opportunities.
deal kids
Hector said, 'The minimum? That's what the kids get,' ... I said, 'Hector, that's what the deal is going to be.'
defined
Your season's going to be defined in that box.
attitude ball good hard hitting tough
He is hitting the ball hard and had some tough luck. He has had a good attitude in New Orleans.
depth
You can't ever have enough depth in the bullpen.
lack performance pitch
He was able to pitch with the tear. His lack of performance had to do with the tear.
plan pleasantly surprised year
I think you have to plan that he will not be back this year and be pleasantly surprised if he is.
adjusted coming consider everyday guy lenny player
I consider Marlon like Lenny Harris. He has adjusted from being an everyday player to a guy coming off the bench.
adversity ahead everybody positive situation unique
Everybody has challenges, everybody has obstacles, everybody has adversity, ... What's unique about this situation is that there are so many positive things ahead of this franchise.
believer character makeup special
I'm a big believer in makeup and character and leadership, and Brian's a special person as well as a special player.
april city game might minutes opening settled york
I think that this situation, one way or another, will be settled by Opening Day in New York City on April 3 -- that day. It might be 10 minutes before game time.
offense people pitch tough
Our offense is going to be better than people think. We are going to be tough to pitch to.