For two solid years, it was nothing but baseball. That's all I did. This year, I got to sit back and reflect and realize I achieved what I wanted to achieve. So it gave me time to relax, allow my body to recoup. I went hunting a lot, took a vacation. All those things let my mind relax and get back to some sanity.
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He possessed a spirit and intensity about what he was doing. If people could understand his impact on so many lives, it would overwhelm people. It's unique.John Patterson
This is what I've always believed that I could do. I mean, if I would have given up on that I don't know how far I would have eventually gotten. I believed that I could turn it around and get over the injuries, get healthy and go out and pitch and show the potential that everybody thought I had early in my career.
John Patterson
They were just much more physical than we were. I'm a big believer that most of the time, the aggressor wins. (Friday), they were the aggressor. Most of the time, we have been the aggressors this year.
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I just feel comfortable. For the first time in my career, I feel comfortable in the clubhouse. I feel comfortable in the city. I feel comfortable with the fans.
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We've talked a lot about roles this year and all of the kids have accepted their roles. Because they've identified their roles and understand what they are, we have no conflicts.
John Patterson
It would take a miracle at this point.
John Patterson
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