Some guys like to start it out, and they get out of the blocks well. But from a mental standpoint, if I'm coming off the bench, I like to sit down and see what's going on. I can clear up some things when I get out there or try not to do the exact things that someone else has been messing up on.
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Through the long duration of the season, there are going to be injuries and lineup changes. If you start, you start. If you come off the bench, you have to be ready. Either way, you have to be ready when your number is called. When I approach it like that, I have no problem.Tony Battie
We can still show our backbone, and even though things are not going the way we want them, we will go out there and show character and show heart. We're going to compete hard and try to win every game the rest of the way.
Tony Battie
I think it takes care of itself. I don't put any extra pressure on myself. I bring what I bring to the game. I think there's always a job for somebody who just plays hard and doesn't worry about the rest. It all depends on how the front office views you. Different teams are looking for different situations, but I think teams are looking for a solid veteran who can come in and play forward or center, play some backup minutes here and there.
Tony Battie
At this point, we've got to show some backbone. You don't stop playing because things aren't going your way. As a team, you find out now if it has any character, any heart.
Tony Battie
J.D. was a real cool guy. I don't think anyone had any personal problem with Johnny at all. But the nature of this business is wins. And when you don't get it done, they make changes.
Tony Battie
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