Alex Gonzalez
Alex Gonzalez
Alexander "Álex" Luis Gonzálezis a former professional baseball shortstop. González played in Major League Baseballfor the Florida Marlins, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewersand Detroit Tigers. He was given the nickname "Sea-bass" while playing in Florida. He bats and throws right-handed...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth15 February 1977
accustomed balls certain glad hit hope point tough works
You can get accustomed to certain balls off the bat. I had one tough ball that I'm glad I had. The more balls I get hit to me, the more comfortable I'll feel. I hope it works out, and I hope to get to a point where I'm comfortable.
balls hard hit
That was something I needed. I've hit some balls hard lately, but I didn't have anything to show for it.
hit homer
This homer is even more important than the one I hit for the Marlins in the World Series. This was for my country.
guy
I want to play, ... I don't feel like the same Alex, the guy you see every day.
I want to play but I don't want to play like that, not (being at) 100 percent.
hotel percent sad staying team turn
I'm not mad, sad because they told me I made the team 100 percent and they turn me out. They told me I was staying in a Marriott hotel and that we'd be working out at 5:30 Friday.
best feet gold playing prepared time
I'm not going to be a Gold Glover out there, but I'll do what I can. I don't know how much playing time I'm going to get out there. I want to be prepared and get my feet wet. I'm going to be the best I can.
baseball best excited playing proud teams
I'm excited and proud to be playing for one of the best teams in baseball.
happy help team
I'm just happy to help my team out.
start until wait wednesday
I've got to wait until Wednesday until I start throwing, hitting, see how it feels, ... I want to take my time.
assess difference early help late numbers ready starting trying value
It's a new role. I'm getting used to having to get ready late in the game. You can sense a difference from starting every day, but I think it's too early to assess any kind of numbers any of us have. I'm trying to find the value of it, and what I can do to help the team.
crowds night player pro
Big crowds every night - it'll be very different from Pro Player Stadium.
helping
I feel like I am helping brothers... my American brothers.
glad totally
I can't say I'm totally disappointed, I'm more sad. I'm glad to be back with my team. I can play more here. It's a new league, new pitchers.