Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy
prettiest
It's probably the prettiest of all the plaques I have.
It's unique. It also is something that other organizations would like to have.
bad consider win
It's unfortunate that we weren't able to win the game. But I don't consider it to be a bad beginning.
basically obvious swing
Derek Lowe was obvious the show today. One chopped, two-strike swing from a no-hitter. That's basically what it boiled down to today.
basically obviously swing
Derek Lowe was obviously the show today. One chopped, two-strike swing from a no-hitter. That's basically what it boiled down to today.
fourth good last time
Derek Lowe, for the fourth time in a row, was phenomenal, ... Not good. Not great. Phenomenal. ... I can't say enough good things about Derek Lowe the last four times he's pitched. Unbelievable.
fourth time
Derek Lowe, for the fourth time in a row, was just phenomenal. Not good, not great, phenomenal.
craig degree gotten handled himself huge respect
Craig Wilson, offensively, he was terrific. He has gotten himself one huge backer. I respect him to the -Nth degree for the way he's conducted himself and the way he handled himself in this situation.
month
Then, it'd be interesting to see what we'll have going into the month of September.
difference opening pitching
That's the difference between Oliver Perez on Opening Day and Oliver Perez in Cincinnati. He was pitching uphill.
cautious good push throwing work
It's a good thing to see. You want to be cautious about where they are, not push too hard, let them work at their own pace, but you like to see them out there throwing a baseball.
advance approach goes run understood worst
I told him that the worst case-scenario, if he goes the other way with the ball, was for him to get one run in and advance the other runner. He understood me perfectly. I'll take his approach to that at-bat.
affect based games last remains seen
It remains to be seen how this will affect us. Based on last night, not at all. But that's one game. We have 37 more games to be played. And it's not just the results, but how we go about it. Do we play with enthusiasm, with intensity, with passion?
looks months six
It's not how you start. It's how you finish. It's what it looks like after six months of play.