Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy
cleaned debris hip left
He had the left hip labrum reattached and he had some debris cleaned out of his socket.
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The Cardinals are a tremendous model, ... They're interesting for this reason -- they can kill you with the long ball. But what takes place with that club in between that long one being hit is what's most damaging about them.
lucky
I think you have to be very good, and often very lucky to get here. We've just never been in that position.
capable stuff
Kip Wells is a very interesting project, in my opinion, ... His stuff is way too good. He's experienced success, but he's capable of much more by just making some adjustments.
busy guy hands mind start stretching
He's a guy we'd like to get our hands back on so we can start getting him busy with some of the things we have in mind -- namely, stretching him out.
few numbers past
Look at his numbers over the past few years. They were not too shabby.
help middle tennessee
I think it will help the whole Middle Tennessee area.
everybody together worked
I think everybody worked together well on this,
catch pitch
You've got to be able to pitch and you've got to be able to catch the ball. If you can't, you probably won't be very good.
looking time
He's probably looking at a three-week time frame.
help realize settle
I think Oliver Perez has to realize that has to help settle the waters.
great mechanics mind time tough
He had a tough time today, but that happens. You have to keep in mind that he's only 22 years old. He isn't going to be great every time out. I thought his mechanics were off a little bit.
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It was the best Snell has done. I'm beginning to see some progress from him. He threw enough breaking balls for strikes. He had much better command of his fastball tonight.
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No, I was not fired. I don't believe it was in my best interest or the best interests of the Los Angeles Dodgers to be in the dugout (in 2006) as a lame duck manager.