Buck Martinez Quotes on Facts (3 Quotes)

He made his decision and we respect that, given his history of injuries from a year ago and the fact that he only played in 14 games (in 2005).

I think Barry Bonds was in a unique situation given his injuries from a year ago, the fact that he played in just 14 games. Even though I spoke to Barry in December and he was enthusiastic and excited about the possibility, I think the closer he got to the reality of spring training, and as he got himself in shape for the regular season and the San Francisco Giants, he felt like it may be too much of a challenge to try to push his body at this point in his career.

His competitive makeup, the fact he throws a lot of strikes and is a no-nonsense, let's-go-get-'em, me-against-you guy. There are guys who might take four or five innings to get into the game. We looked at guys who throw it over the plate and like to compete. He certainly is proud to have that USA banner on his chest, I know that.