It was like a family. It was like the education my father gave me.
After Contreras did that, I knew Freddy would come down and try to emulate him. He gave me the innings, too.
We had great players, but we were not a great team (in 2004). We hit more home runs than anybody, but we gave up more home runs than anybody. We could not play defense, we could not pitch, we could not execute. You don't do those three things in baseball, good luck.
I'm not going to take the bat out of his hands like I did last year. He gave himself up once or twice a game, and that's why I want to drop him down in the lineup. He is a great RBI man and this will give him a chance to hit more home runs.
The Indians gave us a lot of trouble. It's amazing the way they played. But they didn't beat themselves, we played better.
When he gave me that answer, it was just walk away and let him pitch. I think it's nice when you have four guys you can count on.
He kept the game close and gave us the chance to win.
Kenny gave me the best. I'm not saying it because we win. I'm saying it because I mean it. Kenny gave me the best guys to fight for me and this team.