16 Quotes by Roger McDowell

He's just struggling to make some pitches on a consistent basis. I obviously don't foresee that continuing, based on the track record he's had. This is just one of those occasions ... unfortunately that it happens back-to-back and this early in the season.

He seems to be day to day. We're not putting a date on anything.

The excitement hasn't worn off. Now, the preparation starts to come to fruition. It's like with a new baby ? that first day is an ecstatic high. Now, it's time to go to work.

We don't always talk baseball. I want to know everything about these guys. I feel that if I know them, I can be a better coach.

There are a lot a great arms here. It's very impressive.

Everybody seems to be progressing right where they need to be. It's been a tremendous help, because I've been able to get advance knowledge of knowing personalities and how to gauge their needs. This just gives us a head start so that it doesn't have to happen in Spring Training.

I've experienced every aspect of pitching. I know the reality of what these guys are going through. You can be going good, and the game is going to humble you. But the challenge is how to get through the difficult times.