David Bell
David Bell
Infielder who played for seven MLB teams from 1995 to 2006, and began managing at the MLB level as a third base coach for the Chicago Cubs in 2013.
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth14 September 1972
CityCincinnati, OH
parents product whether
We're a product of our parents, whether we like it or not.
flow helped helps loose prepare ready today yeah
Yeah it helps you get loose faster. I was ready to play today but you just don't prepare the same way. But, yeah, it helped me get into the flow quicker.
force games good leg momentum ready time tried
It doesn't count, but at the same time it does feel good to have some momentum going into the season. I feel ready to go. My leg is healthy, I just really haven't tried to force it yet because the games don't count.
basketball last wearing won year
Last year I won it wearing basketball shoes. I wanted to come in (beginning) at 6-4 but they wouldn't let me.
ball hit trying
I was just trying to hit the ball hard, ... I'll take it.
rest win
The Astros aren't going to win the rest of the way. We have a chance.
great situation win
That was a great win. It wasn't easy. Just to get a win in that situation was big.
affect certain finished key rest team teams
I think every team has certain teams that they don't play well against. The key is to not let it affect the rest of the games. We're finished with the Astros now.
tie
You always feel like you're going to win, especially after you come back and tie it like that.
deep digging
We are digging out from a deep pit,
behind breathing fun jon works
It's fun to play behind Jon because he works fast. We didn't give him much breathing room.
anyone fans intimidate
It's fun, it's something I like to do. It's not to intimidate anyone, but if they think it is, that's them. It's for the fans more than anyone because they like it.
coming hard throwing
Not necessarily, because he's throwing hard enough where he's coming in on guys. For awhile, when he wasn't throwing as hard, you can always think away, away, but he's got enough to keep you honest.
couple few games hope
I hope there will be a couple more, too, ... There have been a few big games this month.