Derrek Lee
Derrek Lee
Derrek Leon Lee, or "D-Lee", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Oriolesand Pittsburgh Pirates. He bats and throws right-handed...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth6 September 1975
CitySacramento, CA
changes gave huge
It gave us a huge lift. I mean, it changes the game.
I was really nervous. You don't want things out of your control.
contract envision
I don't think you ever envision a contract like this.
expected win
We've got to perform. All the pressure's on us. We're expected to win this thing.
country felt today
Today I felt proud. I felt like the whole country was watching.
best run saves
He's having an unbelievable season. But for me, the best thing about him is his defense. He saves a run or more a game.
arm flashes fun good great movement pitcher second showing throws works
He showed flashes of it early. Second year, like everybody, is an adjustment-type of year. This year, he is showing what kind of pitcher he is. He is just dominant. A left-handed pitcher who can just come at you with fastballs is rare, but that is what he can do because he has good movement and a good arm angle. He throws strikes. He's a good pitcher. He's great for the game. He's a good person, having fun out there. He works hard.
change good hitting
Hitting is always an adjustment, so I don't really change my approach. Just try to hit good pitches.
feeling looked needs pitch sign till understand
He's going to pitch till he's 50. I don't understand it. He needs to sign with someone quick. The way he looked today, I've got a feeling he's going to sign with somebody.
caught leave man
He hasn't been caught so leave it alone. I don't think it's a story. I say leave the man alone.
cubs hurting stupid tomorrow
We'll see tomorrow (Wednesday). The Cubs don't want me to play, but if I feel like I can play, I'm going to play. I'm not going to be stupid about it, but if I feel like I'm not hurting anything, I'm going to play.
balanced bench bullpen depth far good looks pitchers spring worry
We have the team. We're balanced and athletic. Our bench is great, and our bullpen depth is better. We just need to worry about each day and go from there. We need our pitchers healthy, and this spring looks good as far as health.
ball hit hitting proud
When that ball got out, it was like, man, such a proud feeling. When you hit one in the season, it's like, OK, you did your job. This was more like hitting a ball for your whole country.
fan
We get so much fan support, you'd think you'd play well here, but we didn't. It's something we have to get better at.