Tony Russa
Tony Russa
academic days guys point resting week
The whole point about resting guys is all academic as of this week because we've got days off, and I don't have to rest anybody,
carve
He's a craftsman, a surgeon. He can carve you up.
balls blocking calling catcher definitely gold
The arm, I don't think it's the most important part of a catcher when it comes to the Gold Glove. It's definitely a factor, but it's calling a game, receiving, blocking balls.
anxious cleared forward gets green moving until
He's anxious to get out there, but I think if he gets out there he could go backward. We'll just keep moving forward until he gets the green light. If he's cleared to play, he'll play.
david gets second talked
I just talked to Scott about his first at-bat, and he's not just going to take. If David gets on second base, he'll go to right field.
baseball believe certain emotional league major supposed win
I believe Major League Baseball is here in force. I know what they tell us about certain latitudes you get in postseason play because you're supposed to be emotional and try and win this.
baseball believe certain emotional league major supposed win
I believe Major League Baseball is here in force, ... I know what they tell us about certain latitudes you get in postseason play because you're supposed to be emotional and try and win this.
honest
One thing about him, when he struggles, he's very honest with himself. He's been working on it, working on it, and at some point, something clicks.
gets middle vintage
That was vintage Carpenter. He had first and second, the middle of the lineup, and he gets out of it. That's what he does.
experience goes pitching weapons
I think he's pitching with more confidence. He's got more experience and he's got more weapons when he goes out there. They all fit.
couple early lose might seem
The early indications were that we might lose him for a couple of weeks. But the antibotics seem to be working.
happen original player
It doesn't happen often that a player of significance comes back to his original team.
case good maybe
It's good for you guys. Maybe you'll get off his case a little bit.
capable game juan shows win
That shows you what Juan is capable of doing. We don't win that game without him being a hero, a star.