He took it hard not hitting and not playing and then being demoted. The guy that got him here Tejada is having a hell of a year, he's having fun and everybody loves him. All of a sudden, Sosa is second fiddle, and he's not used to that.
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The only thing was the slider I threw to Tejada -- garbage. I left it over the middle of the plate, and he blasted it. If I located that slider where it's supposed to be, it's a fly ball to right.
Tejada has only been here two years, so I don't know what he's talking about. We're not spending 50 million on a closer who's been a closer for only one year and 55 million for a guy who hasn't won more than 12 games in a year. If that's what his criticism is based on, it just shows he wouldn't be a great general manager.
Before the game yesterday, I talked to Miguel Tejada. I explained to him what was going on. He said, 'You have to take care of your family first.' I want to be there, but I have to take care of business here.
Me and Tejada were looking at the umpire the whole time, wondering what kind of call he was going to make. We were wondering if the ball was out or (Erstad) got it in his glove. One umpire called an out, so obviously Tejada went back to first base. Then the other umpire said the ball was out. But by the time he made the call, I had already passed Tejada.
It's just another day. You establish a plan before the game, and we executed it real well. He made one mistake a homer by Tejada, and that was it. He was outstanding.
Oh my goodness. That's a big thing. It's a big loss for the team if Tejada leaves. I never would have expected him to make such comments.
I think Tejada thought he had a pretty good shot at throwing out Gathright at first base. But, boy, he scooted down the line.
Tejada said he talked less lately because of the losing. I've been quiet the last couple of days so I could give the guys a rest, ... I've been real loud throughout the season but the club has been losing. Today I said I was back.
The good thing is that in every game we had a different hero, so different people contributed to those different wins. I hope that Alfonso Soriano and Miguel Tejada wake up for the next round and they contribute more.
The slider I threw to Tejada was garbage. I left it over the middle and he blasted it.
I know he's a little frustrated, but I can't imagine starting the season without Miguel Tejada. He's going to be very hard to replace. He's a team leader, a good player. I'm pretty sure he's going to be back. Once spring training starts, I'm sure he'll be OK.
I want to play with shortstop Miguel Tejada for the next four years, ... I'd like to stay in Baltimore, but I know this is a business, too. There are lots of teams that would be interested. But I'm going to give the first chance to Baltimore.