37 Quotes by Derrek Lee

We'll see tomorrow (Wednesday). The Cubs don't want me to play, but if I feel like I can play, I'm going to play. I'm not going to be stupid about it, but if I feel like I'm not hurting anything, I'm going to play.

Now that I'm here, it's going to be weird to leave the team. But it's a great opportunity.

I don't think you ever envision a contract like this.

He hasn't been caught so leave it alone. I don't think it's a story. I say leave the man alone.

We've got to perform. All the pressure's on us. We're expected to win this thing.

Today I felt proud. I felt like the whole country was watching.

He's having an unbelievable season. But for me, the best thing about him is his defense. He saves a run or more a game.

He showed flashes of it early. Second year, like everybody, is an adjustment-type of year. This year, he is showing what kind of pitcher he is. He is just dominant. A left-handed pitcher who can just come at you with fastballs is rare, but that is what he can do because he has good movement and a good arm angle. He throws strikes. He's a good pitcher. He's great for the game. He's a good person, having fun out there. He works hard.

Hitting is always an adjustment, so I don't really change my approach. Just try to hit good pitches.