John Patterson Quotes (60 Quotes)

If we don't get down on him and show confidence in him, he's going to learn. It's going to take a little while, and he's going to get some runs back with his bat.

They hit six guys, we hit one guy and we're the ones getting suspended. It seems a little bit unfair. But at the same time, we understand they're trying to keep the game under control and keep somebody from getting hurt.

Our bus driver was great. He had the directions to the coliseum down there and he followed them to the letter. We took this turn and went down this road and we ended up dead-ending right into swamp. I don't think we'll have any problems finding the coliseum this week. I know my way this time.

He's got ball handling ability, he can shoot the 3(-pointer) and he's unaccustomed to being in the post. The first thing I told him when I got here was, 'Son, you're going to be in the post,' and he's accepted that.

This is what I've always believed that I could do. I mean, if I would have given up on that I don't know how far I would have eventually gotten. I believed that I could turn it around and get over the injuries, get healthy and go out and pitch and show the potential that everybody thought I had early in my career.

I shouldn't have done it. He thought I was showing the umpire up.

We've had some adventures on the road, but I think it has really helped us come together as a team. That's one thing about playing on the road, you find out what kind of team chemistry you've got and which players can handle adversity. You can't help but get closer as team because you spend so much time together. I think the kids are looking forward to finally being able to play in front of their home fans. I know I am. I think it's going to be a great atmosphere.

I really want to make this push to make the playoffs. All I was thinking about was getting a win and pushing this team closer to playoffs.

For me it's not a witch hunt but another option for residents to affect their government.

In all my years I've never seen anyone called for a personal foul penalty like that. Their guy moved early and we hit him and we were called for a personal foul. That was a huge play.

David is a talented kid and he has only made our team chemistry better. He's even enhanced what we already had and that's a special gift.

This season is more important to me than the World Baseball Classic right now. There are goals and things I want to achieve this year during the season that meant more to me than playing in the World Baseball Classic.

I got good momentum last year, and I just hadn't had anything to slow me down right now. I feel good. I feel focused. I feel a lot of confidence when I'm on the mound. I'm out there with a purpose and pitching my games. Success breeds success.

We just know each other. If I shake him off once, most of the time, he knows where I'm going on the next pitch. It's almost like your favorite pair of shoes or something -- it just kind of fits. Everything falls in line. We like throwing to each other.

It was just a privilege and an honor to be here. We would have like to play better, but we're not going to let this one game reflect the true nature of the season.

It would take a miracle at this point.

I'm learning at a very fast rate right now. I feel like I can do things now without worrying about looking over my shoulder, whether I'm going to be hurt. It's been an amazing year.

I was able to eat more this morning. I had my pancakes. I didn't try the eggs, ... I still don't feel great, but I'm glad I got something in my stomach. I drank a lot of water and Powerade.

The original intent of Custer Week was as an awareness campaign so people could be reminded of the Custer exhibit at the museum. We had always hoped others would develop events around it that we would be glad to promote.

We do not believe it's matter for the chiefs at this time.

It's exciting to strike him out. He's probably the best hitter to ever play baseball. You're playing against the greatest. It's like fighting Ali or something.

I don't see any reason why I can't throw on Friday. We have starters for the next two days. We need a starter for Friday, so that's the day I'm shooting for. I feel terrible that I couldn't pitch. We are only four games back in the National League Wild Card race. I've been good this year, going out every fifth day. For it to come down like this is out of my control.

I'm frustrated. You saw frustration tonight. It's embarrassing for me, and it's a little embarrassing for the club. I wish I hadn't done it, and I apologize to the fans for it. But it got to me tonight.

They've enjoyed having baseball back in D. C. so much. And I think every one of us out there, every player, fed off of them. They treated us so well. We know in the future, they'll expect more from us. Hopefully, we'll be able to deliver.

You get into a rhythm with Schneider because he knows me. He knows what I want to do. He knows what I like to pitch, where these other catchers are learning. ... That's good, but it's hard to get into a rhythm that way when you are shaking off a pitch five times.

We've got some legends this year, with Klugh and Carlton, and some real up-and-comers, ... I'm really excited about saxophonist Michael Lington. He's produced by Dave Koz and you can hear Koz's influence, and his album is No. 2 on the smooth-jazz charts.

This pending immigration legislation is of great concern to law enforcement. Local governments should not be asked to do that which the federal government can't or won't do. We do not have the resources or capacity to serve as immigration officers without great loss to other areas of law enforcement.

I just feel comfortable. For the first time in my career, I feel comfortable in the clubhouse. I feel comfortable in the city. I feel comfortable with the fans.

They were just much more physical than we were. I'm a big believer that most of the time, the aggressor wins. (Friday), they were the aggressor. Most of the time, we have been the aggressors this year.

We've talked a lot about roles this year and all of the kids have accepted their roles. Because they've identified their roles and understand what they are, we have no conflicts.

You have to pitch to him like he was a couple of years ago. He hits good pitches, he hits bad pitches. He has great hand-eye coordination. He hits mistakes.

It's an intense, intense ballgame when you put the United States of America on your chest. You are fighting tooth and nail for your country. Health was a risk, and the risk to the reward didn't seem like it was there for me at this point in my career.

That's the one thing we were preaching to him. We knew he could score. He's made that commitment to defense and it's made him a more viable part of the team than just a scorer.

Compared to the Bay Area, it was a better place to raise children and to achieve a better work-life balance.

It definitely changes the way the ball feels. If you get a new baseball, it's slick, it's hard to hold on to. If you put some mud on it, it gives you a better grip.

They never seem to take the people element into account. It's about technical requirements and cost. It's never about families.

You just hope this time of year your kids are peaking at the right time. We don't want this loss to jeopardize what we've done this season.

For two solid years, it was nothing but baseball. That's all I did. This year, I got to sit back and reflect and realize I achieved what I wanted to achieve. So it gave me time to relax, allow my body to recoup. I went hunting a lot, took a vacation. All those things let my mind relax and get back to some sanity.

The games were so close, the preparation time was fairly easy for us. The kids executed the game plan very well.

I don't know how he hit it, ... It's like fighting Ali. You make one little mistake, and he makes you pay. You realize, at some point, Barry's going to get you.

That guy's amazing. He comes to the park every day and works hard. We're a much better club with him.

He possessed a spirit and intensity about what he was doing. If people could understand his impact on so many lives, it would overwhelm people. It's unique.

Everything today went really well. My mechanics felt better than that one inning I threw against the Korean team. The breaking balls still aren't there yet, but my fastball and changeup felt real good.

Rock is a big-time hitter. He'll bring it. He's going to be one of the leaders on defense.

Our jails are full. Our prisons are full. There's no place to put these people.

We believe it's a free speech matter and given the circumstances not appropriate for censure action.

I'm really not that frustrated. I pitched good tonight and I did my job. Jae Seo pitched a good game, too. You've got to give him a little credit, too.

I'm confident that folks come here. It's not a huge number, but if we had more events we know it would increase.

These guys need a rest. It's late in the year. Quite a few of them have 70 appearances. They have been big for us all year. Coming back tomorrow with a little more fuel would be good.

For all four of them to be okay, it's a miracle, really. We really dodged a bullet.