Jose Bautista on MLB Radio
-Playing good baseball, struggling early on to play consistant baseball.
-Everyone was disappointed, had high expectations like the media. We feel like we are doing what we are capable of doing.
-Darren O'Day - nothing really happened between us, chirping at me after he struck me out on Friday. I chirped back on Saturday - got the best of him. Don't hold any hard feelings, it's just baseball. Two competitors going at it.
-EE - I have know Edwin for a long time, played in same division (CIN/PIT). Was never able to relax and just focus on the offensive side of baseball (3b). He's a big guy, can hit the ball far. Same situation as me when he was in Cincy, struggling to stay in lineup.
-On opposite field hits - happens not by design, not part of my preperation. Sometimes we adjust to the situation. What we do best is pull the ball.
-Reyes - Can't wait to get him back, he's our catalyst. Once we get him back, everyone goes back into their usual spot.
-Adam Lind has been doing a phenominal job, by far our best hitter. He's more relaxed, enjoying the game and having fun. Going the other way more often than not. He got away from it for wahtever reason for a little bit, but starting to drive balls the other way.
-Pitching - Dickey, more concerned about executing, it is what he takes pride in. In my eyes, he's been one of the best in the MLB the last few years. Sometimes you loose that feel, but will get it back. Will be that much better once he gets back on track.
-All-Star Game - it'd be an honour, it's huge for me. Something you enjoy as a player, go out and have some fun, and the game does mean something (home field advantage). Get to know players on a personal level. A way to celebrate our season.
-Gibbons - still the same as when they were losing. Doesn't change his recipe regardless of results. Has stuck with it.
-JJ - he's back healthy, throwing ball like he can. Just like RA, they are veterans, they will figure it out and exectue their pitches.
-Lawrie - He's a good player, he's young. He has had his rough patches with dealing with some emotion that goes with struggling throughout a season. He will get over those things, will learn how to manage those emotions. We have a lot of confidence in him.
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