John Olerud Quotes (12 Quotes)

It's great news. There's an adjustment going from the bullpen to starting. I've got to believe it's an easier adjustment for him than going from starter to the bullpen.

When you get some hits and you contribute to a team's win, it definitely makes you feel like you're part of the club, ... I felt like I was going to fit in.

Oh, I get it, ... Canadian humour. I remember one night years ago, Ed Sprague and I went to a Yuk-Yuk's. The comedian starts out 'So this guy from Saskatchewan and Manitoba walk into a bar ... We had zero points of reference.

When you get some hits and contribute to help the team win, that definitely makes you feel like youre more like a part of the club.

Maine had three pitches he was throwing that he looked like he had confidence to throw in any count, ... We really hit the ball a couple of times right at guys.

He came up and in, and Im just protecting the plate right there. I did a good job of getting the bat to the ball and got a little help from the wind.

In terms of coming to Bible study and chapel, this team has more guys involved than any team I've ever been with.

This team is probably a little more carefree, a little more willing to joke around in front of the media. They have a lot of fun in the clubhouse here, it's always loud in the clubhouse here.

I didn't need seven years of medical school to know what was next.

It's not something he hits you over the head with 'I'm in charge here,' ... But you can see, I think, he's very comfortable in his role. And everybody knows it.

I hit a fastball. I got a good swing on it and I got some help from the wind, but I hit it pretty well.

I'm looking for a good pitch to hit, something that he'll leave over the plate. He just did a good job pitching to me. His cutter was still alive and jumping out of his hand.