He just lost it in a hurry. I thought he was throwing the ball as well as he had all year, working both sides of the plate. The first few innings were great, and then he just lost it in a hurry.
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He was throwing a lot of sliders in fastball counts and was almost effectively wild with his fastball. He got good movement on it, and he's always had a delivery where he hides the ball pretty well. You just don't really get a real good feeling on a certain spot, where he's going to throw the ball.Bob Melvin
Certainly he's a force. Whether or not he's in the lineup, he'll make you think about what you're going to do. ... I think emotionally it could be a big lift for them.
Bob Melvin
Tony really worked to draw a walk, and that really broke his heart.
Bob Melvin
I thought we had them in a good situation and the right guy up there. A lot of times, it's one or two at-bats that swing a game one way or the other, and that certainly was the case.
Bob Melvin
We're not even getting good swings, let alone getting hits, and then once you add on like that, it seems like it can take the tension out a little bit and everyone relaxes a little bit.
Bob Melvin
This didn't change our feelings at all. We feel he can be a big-league guy. I wouldn't hesitate to have him on my staff if there was room. But sometimes you've got to wait your turn.
Bob Melvin
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