I didn`t need seven years of medical school to know what was next.
It`s great news. There`s an adjustment going from the bullpen to starting. I`ve got to believe it`s an easier adjustment for him than going from starter to the bullpen.
You hear (the Red Sox players`) perspective on that series. They look at that ALCS as a great series. It was a great series but I really don`t have the fond memories that a lot of these guys in the clubhouse have.
I would be surprised if it would be more than 15 days. Talking to the trainers, they all feel like it`s mild. I don`t feel like it`s a bad pull.
It was definitely a good night for me,
When you get some hits and contribute to help the team win, that definitely makes you feel like you?re more like a part of the club.
I was just looking for a ball over the plate and get it into the air (for a sacrifice fly), ... The worst thing you can do is hit a ground ball.
(Maine) had three pitches he was throwing that he looked like he had confidence to throw in any count, ... We really hit the ball a couple of times right at guys.
He came up and in, and I?m just protecting the plate right there. I did a good job of getting the bat to the ball and got a little help from the wind.
When you get some hits and you contribute to a team`s win, it definitely makes you feel like you`re part of the club, ... I felt like I was going to fit in.