These stars don't allow themselves to be embarrassed -- that's why they're stars. They don't take a minute for granted. They can laugh and joke around, but they get their work done.
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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.Buck Martinez
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For so long we have been the teachers around the world. Now I think there's something to be learned from teams like Korea and Japan execution and work ethic.
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That's one of the things I'm most proud of is the character of the guys on this roster. They're anxious to step up and play for their country.
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We had conversations this morning, informal, what ifs. Everybody is of the mind that we have to concentrate on the next two days, but we have had some discussions about that.
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