Willie Randolph
Willie Randolph
Willie Larry Randolphis an American former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager. During an 18-year baseball career, he played from 1975 to 1992 for six different teams, most notably the New York Yankees. He has joined ESPN as a postseason baseball analyst, beginning in September 2013. He will mainly be on Baseball Tonight, and provide updates during Monday and Wednesday night September network telecasts...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth6 July 1954
CityHoly Hill, SC
constant definitely speed wait
We'll have to wait and see. We have a long spring. We have a lot of options, a lot of flexibility in our hitters. One thing is constant and that's our aggressiveness and speed and we'll definitely come with that.
five last notion pitch pitches seven time
We went in with the notion of not having him pitch more than five or seven and 80-something pitches or whatever. He went 120 last time out. He's been really banged up.
fans game good tightrope walked
We walked the tightrope a little bit, but it was a good game for the fans to watch.
chance five games gives guys lock next pitch ready sure themselves
We have 25 games left, and we have to go for it, ... I want to make sure that my next five guys know what they need to do and know that they're going to pitch and they can get themselves ready for the ballgame. This gives them a better chance to just lock in.
hear
You hear a little of this, ... But that's all right.
next past
To get to the next level, we have to get way past that thinking.
pitch successful teams
You have to pitch inside. Most teams that are successful pitch in there. No big deal. Just baseball.
adjust learned pace selective
You have to pace yourself. You have to adjust mentally. When you get tired, you're not selective enough. He's learned a little about making adjustments.
nice slogan
You have to have that every year, especially in this town. That's a nice slogan to adopt.
guys talk
You guys must not have much to talk about.
ability decisions faith player
You have to have a lot of self-confidence to get by in New York. If you have faith in your ability as a player or the decisions you make as a manager, you can do well. But if there are any cracks, they come out, because everything is magnified.
time
Every time he got it up, they hit.
everybody extra help luxury six time year
Everybody could use an extra day. It's not about Pedro. It's about this time of the year having the luxury of six (starters) who can help you out.
barry best bonds conscious course decision faces game hitters hope obviously pick presence situation spots team totally
Every situation is totally different for me. Every team that faces Barry Bonds has the same dilemma. You just pick your spots in the course of the game and you try to make the right decision and hope that it's executed. It's no different than any other team. Obviously, he's still a presence and obviously he's still one of the best hitters in the game and you have to be very conscious of him.