The players have been aware that they were going to be involved with this for a while now. But we're taking three catchers for a reason. You can't expect to catch this much this early without getting sore. Fourteen pitchers is another obvious thing. As for the players, we'll take things on an individual basis. For example, Ken Griffey told me he'd be ready to go.
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The other night when we were playing Korea, Roger was studying the Mexican hitters' hitting charts. He is into it. We certainly hope to give him some run support and let him do his thing.Buck Martinez
Walking Lee ahead of him the potential pinch-hitter Choi... I just felt like it was the right move. We hadn't made too many good pitches to him... so I figured we would take our chances with Choi. Unfortunately he connected on the home run.
Buck Martinez
We felt like we could make some pitches on (Choi). Unfortunately he got enough of it to hit it over the fence and that was huge for them.
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I think the one thing that we have is balance. You look at the bullpen, that might be the strongest asset on this team. I think that's a huge asset, especially in a format like this.
Buck Martinez
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.
Buck Martinez
My perception was that back there, he's adequate. But he's more than adequate.
Buck Martinez
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