Adam Davis
Adam Davis
Scientist, author, historian and broadcaster who is best known for hosting the educational BBC television series Local Heroes and What the Romans Did for Us.
ProfessionScientist
Date of Birth4 July 1943
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He had a good change-up. We just couldn't make the adjustments.
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We hadn't played together since we were six years old. It was good to play with him again.
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He picked a very, very good time to be hot -- right now. He was just glad to make it because all he was trying to do was qualify with the team.
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That's huge, just having him in the lineup and that fear factor in the other dugout. His presence is big for us. It will be a confidence booster to have him back in the lineup.
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Obviously it's hard to lose 26 home runs. But it shouldn't be a factor. When a guy comes out of the lineup it's a chance for someone on the bench to come up and do his thing.
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There's definitely a lot of anticipation for this year. There's a lot of expectations and excitement around the team. We're just ready to get going.
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A lot of people have a lot of ideas. But a lot of people never do anything. That's frustrating. The hardest part is just getting into it and stepping up and doing it.
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I hooked up with the junior team and that is where the Brahmas saw me. I was more interested in playing pro than going to college, so that is what led me to Fort Worth.
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He's out there to listen, out there to throw the ball and do what he needs to do. When he speaks up it's a surprise.
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