Oliver Perez Quotes (29 Quotes)


    I felt really good and I don't understand all the walks. I felt like I was throwing as well as I have all year, but I had problems throwing strikes.

    I know Carpenter is a good pitcher. I was trying to go deep into the game, hold them and try to help the team.

    That's when you put too much pressure on yourself. And if you do that, you don't pitch well. I'm not going to think so much about it and just play baseball. That's what I'll tell those guys, too.

    Everything is a lot better now. My last bullpen was good. I had good location and my mechanics were better. I'm ready to start.

    I don't try to think too much. That's what happened last year I thought too much. My mind was lost.


    Like Mac said, I was trying to throw too hard, and that's maybe why I was everywhere, so we made a trip to the bullpen today and I felt better. The velocity was better.

    I wasn't too prepared for the pressure, but I was ready for the game. But I wasn't as calm as I wanted to be.

    It's going to be exciting because it is the first time this has ever happened. It will be exciting to represent my country and have the chance to wear a jersey with Mexico on the front.

    Last year I wasn't too prepared. I was ready for the game, but I was not as calm as I wanted to be. I'm trying not to think about last year. I just want to focus on this year.

    I'm happy for that opportunity, and I'm going to try to do my best, obviously. I was a little bit surprised. Not surprised because you want to be on the team, and I knew I was. But I thought there were other guys.

    I feel good. I threw too many pitches. That's why they took me out, but I used all my pitches, and I felt good.

    I want to be on the zone. Today I didn't miss high. I just missed a little bit outside, inside. That's good for me.

    They have some good power hitters. I was just trying not to throw in the middle, keep it higher or lower.

    Over the course of my time covering the Pirates, Perez was a frequent topic of conversation. Right before his last start, McClendon told me From a physical standpoint, he's ready to go now it's just a matter of performing. ... Everything feels good, everything's OK.

    I felt good (Sunday). I used all my pitches. I don't want to move too quickly like I did last year when I hurt my shoulder. I'm going to continue to work on my mechanics. My control is better, my mechanics are better, and my velocity is coming.

    But I feel great. My arm feels strong. I'm trying to think only about making the team and being right for the season. Last year when I came here I hurt my shoulder because my arm wasn't stronger.

    He's always used that number. He came to me and asked, and I said, 'Yeah.' The number is not special to me. Fifty-nine is the number I first wore in the big leagues, so it was no problem.

    I felt good, but I threw too many pitches and that's why they took me out,

    It feels great since this is my first arbitration contract. Now, I'm looking forward to spring training and the season.

    I didn't have good numbers in winter ball, but more importantly, I felt healthy. I feel good, almost like I am 100 percent.

    It's a big loss, for Kip and for us. We just have to keep going for him and hope he can be ready to come back quickly.

    Every year is a different year, ... This has been a disappointing year. I have to come to spring training next year prepared to have a good year.

    I was feeling good and throwing hard, but I was going too quick through my delivery. I have to be more relaxed and more consistent.

    The problems are the mechanics and control. I have to keep working to get better for next time. I want to finish with a couple of good games and try to get better and be ready for next Spring Training.

    I'm bigger and stronger. Last year, I was just playing catch and running a little bit. This winter, I started pitching in December.

    I threw some 80-something pitches and was feeling good all the time. That was a good time for me.

    Everybody knows it's how you finish, not how you start. We're not winning now, so we're going to forget this game. We know we can start winning games. It's part of baseball. This happens to the good teams.

    Everybody wants to represent their country. You are excited because you want to be with your team and get ready for the games start.

    Everybody has experience, just not as much as Kip. Maybe the rotation doesn't have a leader now. Maybe it's up to everybody to help everybody -- like a committee.


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