We are looking forward to Juan hitting in the leadoff spot. This contract is a good conclusion to the winter for both Juan and us.
Quotes about leadoff (16 Quotes)
It's the leadoff man and he's always important because he gets more at-bats than anyone. You want good on-base percentage and Chase had that. He'll be tough to replace but I think those guys can do it.
You're looking at someone who has that leadoff ability but also could get you home runs. We see Andrew as having a power kind of swing, and we want to make sure we give him the opportunity to develop that.
It's an indication that we're starting to build a little character, because we didn't play very well in the NFCA Leadoff Classic. But we found a way to win and that's important. That's what good teams do.
After reaching an agreement earlier today, we continued talks and all parties were interested in exploring an extension. Brady has worked extremely hard to develop his skills and has become one of the league's most dependable centerfielders and leadoff men.
He's one of the premier leadoff men in the game. Anybody that follows baseball knows it's tougher to find a good leadoff man than a good power hitter. We're very, very excited to have Juan Pierre.
As a GM, to get a switch-hitter who's a leadoff hitter with a lot of dimensions -- power, speed, the ability to play the outfield the way he does -- is a godsend to the organization. The opportunity was great, the timing was wonderful and he's very deserving.
He's one of the best leadoff hitters in baseball.
He would make my decision a little easier if he came in and won the job. But winning the job does not mean he was just doing well at the leadoff spot. He also has to play good defense in the outfield.
It's not just one conversation. We've talked an awful lot about what a leadoff hitter is all about, in my opinion, and the role he plays in setting a table.
He hit leadoff a whole lot (in 2002). He's not afraid to walk. What he's done for us so far as the leadoff guy has been tremendous.
Duaner was effective, but when you're in a ballgame like that, you have no breathing room. And a leadoff double, when you're dealing with the middle of their order, causes problems for you. Great pitches to Holliday. The count was 3-2 to Hawpe. Give Brad Hawpe credit.
If Billy is willing to offer it and Rickey is ready to retire, I'd be happy to negotiate a one-day contract. But I don't know what Rickey's sentiments are on the topic. The last time I talked to Rickey, he said he'd like to be the leadoff hitter and starting outfielder for some team in the major leagues. I don't know if he's had a change of heart.
You look down and every single guy ... is capable of doing damage. It's pretty tough when you're an opposing pitcher. The leadoff guy gets on base and everything breaks loose. Then you can go down the whole line. It's something to look forward to. Hopefully everyone can stay healthy and it's going to be a fun year.
Just in baseball terms, he's a leadoff hitter who can work the pitcher, make him throw up to 20 pitches. I'm sure Johnny Damon is going to come back to haunt us.
To get a switch-hitter (who is) a leadoff hitter with a lot of dimensions -- power, speed -- the ability to play the outfield as he does is really a godsend to the organization.