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...
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.
came helped mental spring tone toughness valuable year
From day one of spring training, he came in with mental toughness and helped set the tone for our team. He had an all-star year for us, so he's very valuable for us.
cat found
I think Cat has found his place out there in left.
base doubles hits might
It got away and it got away quick. If those (homers) are base hits or even doubles it might be a different story.
learned move ready year
It has been a long year but I look back at it more with a sense of satisfaction and optimism. I think we've learned a lot and we're ready to move forward.
difference dramatic styles
I think there's a dramatic difference in their styles -- especially on the same day,
looked saw
I saw the replays and it looked like he got lucky.
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.
guys
Those guys have been doing that all year.
offense swinging
We have been swinging it well. I like the way our offense is built.
proved sure
We wanted to make sure he was all right. He proved that he was today.
breathing couple last pitching room
Our pitching (staff), we haven't had a whole lot of breathing room out there. The last couple of weeks, every pitch is meaningful.
bullpen good guys tired year
Our bullpen has been very good all year but those guys are tired right now. Everybody's tired.
affecting honest location sure throw time year
I think he may be a little tired, to be honest with you. He's in his first year doing it. I think what's affecting him right now is his location -- and you usually don't see it in velocity, you see it in location. ... At this time of year, definitely, you've got to make sure you don't just throw him out there when he may not be at his best.