I've definitely watched him over the years. It's neat anytime you get to pitch against somebody who has been around for so long and had such great success.
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(Street) has been tremendous. He looks so calm out there. He must have nerves of steel. I guess that's why we're confident he's going to get the job done every time.Joe Blanton
It was laid-back, but you don't want to give up a run, and you don't want anyone to get a hit off you. You still want to have that bit of intensity, but not quite as much as a regular game.
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When I came up last year, we were battling them for a playoff spot just like we are now. Any time we play each other it's a big series and every game is right down to the last pitch, for the most part.
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The (pitch to Rivera) was a fastball in and that's something I need to work on.
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I just gave up a couple of singles in a row mixed with a walk or two. I threw a lot of close pitches that could have been called either way.
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I was trying to get the ball in, and he was reminding me of that. In games, I have been missing over the plate. It was helpful to have him out there for a quick fix right in the middle of things.
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