Royce Clayton
Royce Clayton
Royce Spencer Claytonis an American former Major League Baseball shortstop and has appeared in two films...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth2 January 1970
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Next year is going to be an entirely different case. The average salary for a major-league shortstop is not $1.35 million. Why should I play for that?
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We left runs in scoring position quite a bit. We had our opportunities and just didn't take advantage of them.
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We left runners in scoring position quite a bit. Sometimes you've got to tip your hat to the pitcher doing a good job, but we had our opportunities and we just didn't take advantage of it.
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We are good fastball-hitting team, but Arroyo kind of showed us tonight that you are going to have to make adjustments a lot of times because guys are not going to give in with the fastball.
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I focus on placing a lot of importance on every pitch, ... I think that's how you have to do it to prepare yourself not only for the playoffs, but definitely getting to the playoffs.
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Personally, I think we came out a little flat.
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My approach hasn't changed in 15 years. It's not about to change now. I'm healthy. That is the most important thing. I feel good out on the field. My legs are under me. I worked out all my aches and pains. Actually, I couldn't ask for a better spring.
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Early, he was topping out about 84 (mph), throwing BP fastballs. Obviously you can't keep pitching down in the zone at 85, so he elevated a few balls and we were unable to square them up.
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I liked what was said. They were straight shooters -- from Bowden's conversation with us to the things Frank said. It wasn't sugarcoated.
break breath deep game mentally preparing ready tomorrow
I'm mentally preparing myself to come in and play every day. And if my name's not in the lineup, I'll break it down and say, 'OK, take a deep breath and get ready for tomorrow or ... see how the game develops, and you may come in later.
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I'm chasing a dream of winning a World Series. I've had to bounce around. Hopefully something will work out here, or maybe somewhere else, where I can stay in a place where there's a winning tradition.
chasing dream winning
I'm chasing a dream of winning a World Series.
appreciate believe business fans headed last possibly season steps team type unfinished work
I do feel there's unfinished business here, but I believe this team is headed in the right direction. I think the fans can appreciate the steps that have been made from last year. There's work to be done, and I don't feel like I've had the type of season I can possibly have for this ballclub, but yes, I'd like to be a part of it again.
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The greatest promoter in all the world. I've seen him carrying belts for heavyweight fights, everything.