Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy
criticized decision eric harshly
I was harshly criticized for the decision to make Eric Gagne a closer,
facial glad standing
I was glad to see him standing and no facial swelling.
fairly people sixth
I was fairly impressed. We couldn't do anything, and he was still out there in the sixth inning and still getting people out.
everybody together worked
I think everybody worked together well on this,
expect help looking realize settle
I think Oliver Perez has to realize that he has to help settle the waters. I'm not looking for perfection. You don't expect that. Just keep us in the game. Keep us around.
help realize settle
I think Oliver Perez has to realize that has to help settle the waters.
good looking spring swing talking
It doesn't get any better than that. It's what we've been talking about all spring - we went up there looking for something good to take a swing at.
black dealing far handling mark situation
I think that what we do, as far as the handling of this situation and dealing with it, will go a long way in determining that factor, ... I'd like to think this is something you can deal with and keep a black mark from the (Dodgers) name.
aware extension fact
I was made aware of the fact that an extension was not something that would be a possibility.
attack finished mistake people
I think the mistake people made was, many thought he was a finished product. We wanted to back off for a while. We wanted to watch. We didn't want to attack him.
bat becoming carrying certain chance full great offensive pitchers player point strike terrific understanding zone
I think he has a chance be a terrific offensive player. But part of becoming a great offensive player is having a full understanding of the strike zone and understand what pitchers try to do to him in certain situations. The only way you get to that point is you keep carrying the bat to the plate.
help middle tennessee
I think it will help the whole Middle Tennessee area.
bit build good next opening time
I thought he had a very good workout. ... I think it's a good one to build on. His next time out, you get him out there a little bit further, he's set up to go for Opening Day.
consistent fine necessary paul saw starter surprised
Paul did a fine job. He displayed the characteristics necessary to become a consistent starter at this level. I wouldn't be surprised if you saw more of that in 2006.