John Gibbons
John Gibbons
John Michael Gibbonsis an American former professional baseball player and the current manager of the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Gibbons briefly played in the Major Leagues as a catcher with the New York Mets, in the mid-1980s...
arguably fit good rookie starting talented tremendous
He's a good hitter, and he's having a tremendous September. He could arguably be the Rookie of the Year, and he should be here for a long time. He's starting to fit in; he's very talented -- and clutch.
future good iron question
He's a big part of the future here. There's no question about that. He'll iron it out. He's too good not to.
affected ball baseball credit giving good influences last outside proved
I think the baseball world is not giving them as much credit as they deserve. They're a good ball club, they proved that last year, just too many outside influences affected them.
clicks good guys kinds player
If it all clicks for this kid, you've got a very good player because he can do everything. He's a five-tool player and those guys are very rare. So when that does happen, those are the kinds of guys that you want out there all the time.
funky good
He's good. He's got a good arm, and he's got that funky fastball.
balls evidence good guys hit
I don't see any evidence of guys pressing. We've had some good at-bats. We just have hit any long balls lately.
confidence doubts easy good lacks needs problem
I don't think he lacks any (fire). He's a good guy. He's easy going, but I've got no problem with him. I just think his confidence isn't where it needs to be just yet. I think there are times he doubts himself.
arm behind count easier erratic good pitch works
It was good to see him out there. He was erratic in his command. But he's got such a good arm that he can pitch from behind in the count at times. It will be easier for him when he works ahead.
bottom confident good guys swinging teams top
Our guys have been very confident swinging the bat. From top to bottom we've been pretty effective, and that's what you have to have. All the good teams do.
cost couple fresh good injuries last needed playing stage time valuable
The last couple years, the injuries were costly for him, and they set him back and cost him valuable playing time at that stage of his development. It's a good opportunity. He needed a fresh start.
ahead ball bring found game good groove hit kept missing pitch pitches throwing
He's got to pitch ahead to be effective. He was throwing some pitches and he wasn't missing by much if he was missing. When he had to bring it over the plate, they hit him. Then after that, he kind of found his groove and pitched a good ball game and kept us in it from there on.
bullpen good guys tired year
Our bullpen has been very good all year but those guys are tired right now. Everybody's tired.
feeling good looks
Everything looks like it's going to be all right. Everyone is feeling good about things again.
competitor count goes good man odd time
Any time he goes out there, you can count on him. At times he's been the odd man out but he's as good a competitor as there is.