101 Quotes by Frank Thomas

I was a little rusty. Wash had a little quicker tempo than I'm used to having. But we're ahead of the curve right now. The goal is still April 1.

Last year, I came back too early. This year, I'm following orders and taking it one day at a time. I want to be ready on April 3.

I saw a couple of pitches and slowed everything down and hit the ball hard. I was embarrassed my first time up, but the nice thing about baseball is you can turn it around the next time.

My mechanics felt strong, the ball was jumping off the bat. That was encouraging. ... I didn't feel any pain.

Like I've always said, it's all about timing. I'm ready now. I feel comfortable. It's close. It was good to see a little more movement on the ball.

It feels real good to do what I do. That's why I was happy in there. I'm very encouraged.

I think he's become a better pitcher. He really concentrates on spots more than just blowing you away.

That would be a tremendous career achievement. If batter does that, he enters one of the elite groups of baseball.

You know, it was a heated discussion. Lasted for a while. But, I think everything that needs to be said was said.