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“I wouldn't put any limits on him. He can be a difference maker defensively, one of those guys who turns hits into outs.”
Buck Showalter
“Everybody thinks their future is bright. We love the potential they have. It can just fortify the thinking more than anything else.”
“Years ago, that's how it was done. Guys came up as relievers and worked their way into being starters. C.J. has had his challenges as a starter, but I'd like to test drive that again before the end of the season.”
“We're just looking for quality pitchers, whether it's a left-hander or right-hander. Good left-handers play well in our park, but good right-handers do, too.”
“Gerald is going to catch some games,”
“I think we're in pretty good shape catching-wise in the organization. Sandy has done as good or better than we could have hoped for. Rod is having a solid year. It creates a lot of good options for us.”
“[Rookie pitcher Chris Young is on track to rejoin the rotation next week. Young has been resting a tired arm, but he's anxious to get back on the mound, where he is 11-7 with a 4.19 ERA in 29 starts.] He's ready to go, ... He thinks we're being too cautious.”
“They had seen him before and that's what makes it even more impressive. They obviously had a good idea what he was going to try to do.”
“A guy like Figgins gets [robbed]. He's got a position, but he can play all over. He's got to get a Gold Glove somewhere. They should have a utility man Gold Glove.”
“He had a little swelling starting there and that was a concern, but there wasn't anything he could say to stay in. We'll monitor him real closely, but I think we may have gotten real lucky. It gives you a reminder of what it takes to go out there. You're so close, and balls are flying off the bat.”
