All the players took to heart the conversations that were held at the end of last season.
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Every year you show up here, you at least have a fraction of hope. This year there's a lot more substance to go with that hope. They know (the division) is open. It's time to make a statement on the field.Clint Hurdle
There is 'The Book' that has certain things you do and don't do (as a manager). I missed parts of it. We're going to take chances. We're playing to win.
Clint Hurdle
I'm more impressed with the way some of the guys that didn't make our club played than the way some of the guys that did played. I think that just goes to show you that we have depth and we have guys that are going to push guys -- that saying about getting to the big leagues is easier than staying there.
Clint Hurdle
With the ability he has to hit the ball to all fields, in the fifth spot, he's very flexible and dangerous. When Holliday did miss, Atkins did a lot of cleaning up last year, and he takes a lot of pride in driving in runs.
Clint Hurdle
His counts got cleaner. He started with an inconsistent command, behind in counts. He got better as the game went on. There's better there, but that's winning without your best stuff early and then tightening up as you go along.
Clint Hurdle
You're a lot more involved in the coaching side. But it comes to a point where you have to let them play, you have to let them grow.
Clint Hurdle
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