Tony Graffanino
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Tony Graffanino
Anthony "Tony" Joseph Graffaninois a former American Major League Baseball second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop. Though he never officially retired, Graffanino has not played since 2009...
added amount decent mess money next pocket season security took
Not only did they mess up this season (for me) but next season also. They took a decent amount of money out of my pocket and a lot of security and added a lot of uncertainty, a lot of frustration.
baseman third underrated
Probably as underrated a third baseman as I've ever seen.
answered calling chin comment hear media nice people praying saying stood time words
It's just been a lot of people calling to say they are praying for me, people calling to tell me to keep my chin up. I even had a nice comment from someone in the media saying they appreciated the way I stood up and answered all the questions. They are kind words at a time when you would like to hear them.
eye flat good missed took
I didn't get a good read on it. I just took my eye off it. I just flat out missed it,
nasty
He's got the makings of being a nasty closer.
decent good playing situation time
It's a place I'm going where I feel like I'm wanted and I should get decent playing time there. This wasn't a good situation for me.
takes wind
It takes the wind out of your sails.
everybody team
I've never been on a team where everybody stinks.
fresh glad mentally move spring tough
It's been a tough spring mentally and physically. I'm glad that it's over and I can move on and get a fresh start.
game good needed
We needed a crisp game. Overall, this was a pretty good game for us.