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“Power arm. Power stuff. This guy has a plus-plus fastball, 92 to 98 (mph). This guy can really bring it.”
Mike Butcher
“I think I have some ideas. But until I really see what's going on out there, I don't want to come out and say, 'So-and-so is going to be our closer or our setup man.' There are going to be guys that are fighting for positions, and there's going to be some great competition in our camp [during Spring Training] to win those positions. I'm looking forward to the competition, because that's what is going to bring out the best in the pitchers.”
“I think [Jackson] had some setbacks last year just because he was trying to manipulate the ball a little bit too much. In Double-A, he regained his form. He's really trying to be a power pitcher again. This guy has a plus-plus fastball, 92 to 98 mph. He can bring it. If we can harness him and get those pitches in the strike zone, he's going to be just fine.”
“I'm looking forward to having a good season with these guys and developing some quality Major League pitchers. I know we have some really good arms here. I am excited to work with them. They seem very excited.”
“It enables you to create balance and direction over the rubber. It freed him to where all his energy was going to home plate. His command today was outstanding. He just nailed a spot over and over and over again.”
“We haven't even started throwing breaking balls yet and there's a tremendous amount of potential there. To see the aptitude out of him right away is very promising.”
“We're looking for a guy that can step it up.”
“I know what he's doing and I know he feels good. I know he's ready. He has the intangibles. He has a good head on his shoulders. He's athletic. He was brought up the right way. He has a lot of things going for him. You can see that from shaking his hand.”
“He's an exciting kid to watch. He has the arm and the gift to do whatever he wants.”
“Stick with what works. Kenny did a tremendous job with him.”
