Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy
additional catch continues creep followed four further game runs side three time tough trying
Each and every time we creep back into the game, it's followed up by additional runs by the other side of the field. And when you're trying to play catch up, and it continues to go further and further away from you, you're trying to get back in the game three or four times a game that's tough to do.
club duke fine gave opportunity quality start
Duke did a fine job. It was a quality start and he gave an opportunity for the club to win. I don't know how much more you can ask.
disruptive fast gets ideal piece player spot top
Duffy is an important piece at the top of our lineup. That's an ideal spot for him. When he gets on first base, he can be a very disruptive player as fast as he is.
Duckworth has kind of pitched his way into this picture, no question.
additional creep followed four game runs side three time tough trying
Each time we creep back into the game, it's followed up by additional runs from the other side of the field. When you're trying to get back into a game three or four times a day, that's tough to do.
good happen mexico player selected
First of all, I happen to think he was a pretty good player before he was selected to play for his country. I don't need to see him go play for Mexico to see that. But, absolutely, it can be a confidence-building experience.
caught
Personally, I don't know how he caught it.
game great manner took
Offensively, we did some great things. To get back in the game in the manner in which we did took some great at-bats.
beat both given guys pitching similar stuff
Both have very similar stuff, stuff that can beat you down on any given day. But you don't want guys with very similar stuff pitching on back-to-back days.
both catch games guys situations
Both guys are going to catch in situations and games that make the most sense for them and the club.
both competent figure kids smart talking
Both are very competent kids and are smart enough to know what we're talking about. They'll figure it out.
gets job time
Every time he comes up in a situational at-bat, the job gets done.
best deal felt guys hear honesty kids people
I've always felt that honesty is the best way to go. These guys aren't kids anymore. They are men. Sometimes you tell people some things, and they don't want to hear it. We've all been in that position. Deal with it. Here's what it is.
accomplish game light takes
Sometimes it takes one at-bat in one game for the light to go on. You can accomplish a lot by doing what we were doing with Duffy today.