Kenny Williams
Kenny Williams
becomes common criticized critics-and-criticism doubted guy sports team tough
You look around at our team and it's tough to find a guy who hasn't been doubted or criticized in some way. They all have that as a common denominator, and it becomes part of your personality as a team.
bunch guy guys picked reasons team
One of the reasons we picked each guy on this team is we wanted a bunch of fighters, guys that could be resilient.
chances dependent guys physical shoulder touch
For me, it's dependent upon the guy's history. For a pitcher, always. Always for a pitcher. I don't take chances too much with guys who have physical issues, particularly in the shoulder area. I don't like to touch guys with shoulder problems.
dad guys probable remember starting talking
I remember when my dad was talking about getting some of these guys and the probable starting lineup in a five-game (playoff) series,
game guys hitting learning major skills speed trouble type
His type of game is not something that's going to come easily. A lot of speed guys have trouble learning skills well enough to be hitting first in the major leagues.
fit guys
But he's been great. He's fit right in. He's one of the guys who has come up big for us.
base breaking bunch dizzy fit guy hole past round second seen
Hey, I've got a guy, ... I know I'm at the budget, but I've got a guy who will fit into the two hole and play second base and it will really round out the club. And, oh, by the way, I haven't seen this guy play live. But I've got a bunch of video. I'm dizzy from breaking it down over the past two weeks.
call guys people pull
The guys call it 'Pulling an A.J.,' ... Occasionally, you've got to pull an A.J. and let people know where you stand.
certain defense diverse fell needed pitching primarily reinvent
We weren't diverse enough, ... We needed to get better in certain areas, pitching primarily and defense secondarily. We didn't go out and try to reinvent the wheel. We just fell back on what has been timeless.
certainly pleased result
We are certainly pleased with where he is and where we are as a result of what he has done.
doubt games lucky
There's no doubt we've had some games where we've been more lucky than good, ... So what?
needed winter
I think he needed the vacation. It's been a long winter for him.
ask careful early faces judging last might night saw
Judging from some of the faces I saw last night and early this morning, be careful what you ask for. You might not want the regulars in there.
team
Give me a team of overachievers and let's see what happens.