Jim Tracy
Jim Tracy
certainly four game games gets interested pitch sitting
When the first pitch of the game gets thrown, we've got four games to try to win. I'm certainly interested in doing that now that I am sitting in this office.
chances five games played proud win
We've played five games and we've had chances to win all five. I'm proud of the club. We did everything we could to get back in it tonight.
breaking chance created cut fastball good looked opportunity ourselves took watching
We had something going on in the fifth, it looked like we had a chance to get back in the game, but they cut the inning off. We took some good at-bats off him, we created some opportunity for ourselves ... but from watching him, he's got a crisp fastball and his breaking ball also is very sharp.
base bunt created guys hit left perfect pitches situation
Two perfect pitches to bunt -- they are fouled off and we left our guys stranded. (Chicago) created a two-out situation and got a base hit that scored a run. It's huge.
ballpark games hits six three win
First and foremost, you aren't going to win many games in this or any ballpark with one run. We get six hits from three people, and that won't make it at any park.
best exposure time work
Exposure is the best teacher, ... It doesn't always work out the way you want it to, but with time and exposure, they grow.
both plays point run
Both plays were close. It was a run we didn't get and a run they did get. But you don't point fingers.
both decision easy hoping passed today tough
Both passed the test. That's good. We don't have to make a decision today and the decision we do make won't be an easy one. That's what you're always hoping for, tough decisions.
against best game
We were pitched to death. It's the best game that's been pitched against us all year.
behind mound plate realizing ryan success takes vitally
What takes place between the pitcher's mound and behind the plate is vitally important to the success of a major-league team. I think Ryan is realizing that more every day.
against coming good job
We did a good job of coming back against a very good ballclub.
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.