I'm not counting him out until he says he can't go. I expect him to walk out to the bullpen and begin warming up for Game 5.
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Considering that it's been since the 12th game of the franchise this is a pretty amazing event. Forty-four years is a long time, but just look where we have come from in the last 12 or 13 years. Since Drayton (McLane) owned the club we have just continued to pump out winning seasons and that's why we've made up so much of the ground.Tim Purpura
We haven't even thought about it or talked about it, ... After the 18-inning game, he might have said, 'See you later guys.'
Tim Purpura
It's the same situation we were in last year where we were uncertain as to when we would get an answer. It puts us at somewhat of a disadvantage to build our club.
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I am relieved, but I was ready to make that decision. I don't disagree that Willy deserved to be on the club for what he did. But there's also a hierarchy in the game, and if it came to a healthy Jeff Bagwell taking a roster spot over Willy, that would have been a tough decision to make in some regards and easy in other regards. Jeff, being the veteran, would get my vote.
Tim Purpura
Yesterday he came to the ballpark and felt very, very good. Better than expected. He let it loose in all of his at-bats.
Tim Purpura
I think his commitment to the Classic certainly is intriguing. I think that gives us some indication that he thinks he has something left.
Tim Purpura
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