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“It gets their pitch count up so they can be starting the season at 100 or 110 pitches. They could do that, although that doesn't mean we'd use them that much.”
Bob McClure
“He told me he could go 25 more pitches. That's where I want them all on Opening Day.”
“He shows a calmness and an inner strength that I really like. He was pitching in the eighth inning last year with some success. He seems like he relishes the [closer] role. His face lights up. He's confident, and it's all about confidence, the whole gig.”
“Once they get to 70 pitches, I like to have them repeat it, and that's what Joe did today. It's easier to do it there [on a back field] because there isn't the strain and stress.”
“It's just more conducive to staying healthy.”
“I think the kid can take to this job. He shows the calmness. He shows an inner strength that I really like, plus he has a plus-fastball. Guys don't look real comfortable hitting off him.”
“It's a nice problem to have.”
“It's fun to watch. They look aggressive. They don't look like they're tentative.”
“He looks like he's coming after you.”
“Even the guys out of the 'pen are doing it. They're coming at you, putting hitters on the defensive.”
