It's about footwork. He's keeping his feet underneath him and using his legs to drive the ball out there. ... He would try to be too quick and he didn't get his feet set. That was probably the majority of his difficulty last year.
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Their guy pitched a good game. He didn't walk anyone, he moves his fastball around, he can sink it, he can cut it, and he doesn't leave it up in the zone. Through it all we had some chances to score some runs, but they got that big double play, and that was it.Ken Macha
When he gets into a game, that's his final hurdle. Until then, he's under the care of the trainers.
Ken Macha
I was thinking perhaps they may walk him. Then I would have Chris Singleton up there hitting with one out and Chris got speed. Chance of a double play diminished a little bit.
Ken Macha
The hitters remarked that it was pretty nasty. They knew it was coming, but had a hard time hitting it. He throws it over the plate. It was a very positive day for the things we wanted him to do. In Spring Training, he'll be encouraged to throw it during a game.
Ken Macha
The hitting kind of has been riding the roller coaster, so maybe we've got some guys feeling good about themselves after Sunday.
Ken Macha
With the focus on winning this year it will be a delicate mix. I'm sure there will be guys in April upset about the number of at-bats. I know these players don't have as much patience as I do. It's a dilemma right now but that's why I am waking up at 4 a.m. every morning. My mind is always working.
Ken Macha
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