Jerry Narron Quotes (335 Quotes)

It was a tough spot for Simpson to be in, ... I really thought, they hadn't seen him, and right there, two-three-four (in the Cubs' order) has had some success against just about everybody we've got. I just decided to try a new arm on them.

I'm not saying a day. We'll see how he is. When he's ready, he'll play.

Wily Mo is going to get an opportunity. I think he'd prefer to play center than one of the corner positions.

I'd like to see him get a clean outing, that's for sure. But we've got untested guys in the bullpen. They're going to go through stretches where they're going to give up runs.

A lot of times, what you think is going to happen, doesn't. For me to sit here and say what I'm going to do April 1 or 2, that's a little bit too early. That's not fair to those guys.

He'd probably be well enough to pitch today if he didn't have to make any quick movements. We couldn't see any reason to bring him over here and have to field a bunt or cover first when he's not 100 percent.

Imperative might not be a strong enough word.

I told him if he makes the club, he's going to have to dress down the hall.

I think it's a trade that will help both clubs. But I know the day the trade was made, our clubhouse was ecstatic. Our guys were excited about having another starter coming here with the stuff that Bronson has.

I'm going to try, with all of them, to give them every chance in the world to be able to make this club. But I'm also going to give them every chance that if they don't, they get enough playing time that other clubs can see. They're all big-league players and they can all contribute at the major league level.

Richie knows how to play the game. He's an intelligent player. I like players like Richie.

He's played a lot. He's played three days in a row. We're going to give him a day.

It's going to be nasty in left field. I love the 6 p.m. start time but it will be a tough field to play. Even in 7 p.m. games, the sun is over the stands and in the pitcher's face.

It seems his history is he has a couple innings where he just does not command the baseball. When he throws strikes and quality strikes, he gets guys out. But tonight he wasn't able to make adjustments and he struggled through it.

I really thought there in the eighth inning that was huge -- the way he went through the top of the order. Those are some pretty good hitters to get out there, 1-2-3.

It's safe to say he's going to get a lot of playing time at second.

There's concern about that. There's concern about how much he's going to be able to throw the first week after the surgery and what he's going to lose between his last outing and when he'll be able to start working.

One big inning. The first night (Friday), we weren't able to put up a crooked number. The last two days we were.

I've seen Tim Hudson since '99 and I thought Holby might need another day. If Ramirez had been pitching, he would have been in there.

I know he didn't give up a run there, but those extra pitches don't always help.

It wasn't too long ago that Brandon Phillips was one of the best prospects in baseball. If you have a chance to get that type of player, you take a chance.

We can use him in big spots early in a game where we couldn't in the past. That's the biggest benefit of having three catchers.

Grady loved the way he went about his business and how hard he played the game and his attitude. Grady really liked his makeup.

I'm tickled to death that LaRue is signed. I don't think he gets the credit he deserves as a leader on this team.

Being able to play all three outfield positions is big for him, and being a switch-hitter. Just the experience he brings, the attitude he brings. It gives him a chance to really help us.

In the middle of the year, he had some tough outings early in the game, then he settled down. But for the most part, over the last six or seven games, he's had some very good innings.

Just basically to give him two straight days off.

The point I want to make with Paul Wilson is we want him to be ready for the first game. But we're not going to put pressure on him.

With the way Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr. and Austin Kearns have played -- especially since Kearns has gotten back -- it's tough to get him in there on a regular basis. I don't know if he does, but it seems like he enjoys hitting in this ballpark. I wouldn't blame him. He's done a great job in the opportunities he's had.

He was a great, great player. Even as a visiting coach, it was always nice to see him, because he had a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of energy for the game, and it was a pleasure to be around him.

He's going to throw one more time to hitters before he gets in there.

We're trying to get the middle infielders involved.

We had other pitchers ahead of him (on the depth chart). Bona fide major-league pitchers have to be consistent. At times, Hudson was very, very good. At times he was very, very bad. What separates everybody is consistency.

I don't know if he does, but it seems like he enjoys hitting in this ballpark, ... And I wouldn't blame him.

Whether you're happy or unhappy, you've got to go out and perform no matter what's going on. That's what separates pros from the other guys. It's easier to play when everything in your life is going well.

Tough day. I know we have some deficiencies, but we're much better than we played today.

Eddie's working hard, ... He hasn't been as consistent as we'd like, but he's had big hits for us.

Everybody in baseball has the idea that this guy is going to have a big year. If I was Austin, I wouldn't like hearing my name brought up about being traded. But the good thing about it is it means a lot of people in baseball like him. That part of it should be flattering.

Javy's come up big for us all year, ... I'm glad he got the opportunity to swing the bat.

Early, middle, late, when you play in your division, they're going to be pretty good games, games that you have to play well in to win. ... They are all big games when you play in your division.

He is one of the best ever to play the game, he is still one of the better players in the game today, one of the elite. It is so much fun to watch him and I'm just thankful he is healthy and having a season where he can let everybody see that he can still do it.

We have a pretty good idea what he can do for us. He did a great job last year. He's just one of those guys who, every year, it will come down to the end of spring training. That's the position he's in. It's the here and now and what's around him.

I like Wily Mo. I think everybody here does. ... It's tough to get pitching. Wayne has worked very hard to get it. Today is the start of that.

I know he can sit in that clubhouse for a week, then give us a good at-bat. As far as knowing his role and staying ready, he's outstanding.

Just command. He's been able to keep the ball down consistently.

If you had seen the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field the last three days, you'd think we got some pretty good pitching over there, too. Our starters are doing very well for us and giving us a chance to win some games and match up at the end a little bit.

He's a great competitor. He's fearless. He can throw any pitch for a strike at any count. He doesn't give in to guys.

You don't worry about it. Somewhere down the line, left-handers are going to pitch back to back.

We had a couple of at bats that could have turned the game around, but (Lidle) didn't give in.

We think Homer can be a great pitcher. Part of that process includes time in the minor leagues. Homer understands that.