48 Quotes by Chris Duffy

I am uncertain if race was a factor in Mr. Dilks' assault on me in August and his subsequent threats, but I can assure you that I feel my safety has been severely threatened.

I felt I had a real good jump on the ball. I had a long way to go, and off a left-handed bat, the ball tails to left-field more.

I felt great today. I want to play. I've sat out enough times already. My head is really clear now. There should be no setbacks.

I felt great, like I could have played the whole game, but I need some work recognizing breaking balls. After sitting out (for eight days), I felt a little off at the plate.

I felt just a little woozy right after I was hit, but that was it. I really feel like I could play right now. The Pirates are taking precautions by keeping me out of the lineup and I understand that. I'm just glad I'm feeling good.

I feel fine, like I should be out there playing. The only thing holding me back is the test. You have to remember a series of words and I just haven't been able to pass it. I'm fine, though. There's no need to worry.

I can't see myself play, but I guess the way I play the game really stands out. I didn't realize that. I've always just played the game the only way I know how to play it -- hard.

For me, the biggest thing was just getting all the wows out of the way, and that was mostly stuff like the new cities and stadiums and facing a certain great pitcher here or there, ... Better to do it now than next year. We want to be winning right off the bat.

From really, really working on hitting the other way, my elbow is coming up, and my hips are coming open. I'm kind of fighting myself. The proof is in the tape.