Derrek Lee
Derrek Lee
Derrek Leon Lee, or "D-Lee", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Lee played with the San Diego Padres, the Florida Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Oriolesand Pittsburgh Pirates. He bats and throws right-handed...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth6 September 1975
CitySacramento, CA
changes gave huge
It gave us a huge lift. I mean, it changes the game.
bring center defense gets good help
I think he's the best, period, in center field. Defense gets overlooked. But some days, even if you aren't going good offensively, you can bring good defense and help your team.
I was really nervous. You don't want things out of your control.
country felt today
Today I felt proud. I felt like the whole country was watching.
best run saves
He's having an unbelievable season. But for me, the best thing about him is his defense. He saves a run or more a game.
arm flashes fun good great movement pitcher second showing throws works
He showed flashes of it early. Second year, like everybody, is an adjustment-type of year. This year, he is showing what kind of pitcher he is. He is just dominant. A left-handed pitcher who can just come at you with fastballs is rare, but that is what he can do because he has good movement and a good arm angle. He throws strikes. He's a good pitcher. He's great for the game. He's a good person, having fun out there. He works hard.
change good hitting
Hitting is always an adjustment, so I don't really change my approach. Just try to hit good pitches.
feeling looked needs pitch sign till understand
He's going to pitch till he's 50. I don't understand it. He needs to sign with someone quick. The way he looked today, I've got a feeling he's going to sign with somebody.
contract envision
I don't think you ever envision a contract like this.
expected win
We've got to perform. All the pressure's on us. We're expected to win this thing.
caught leave man
He hasn't been caught so leave it alone. I don't think it's a story. I say leave the man alone.
great leave weird
Now that I'm here, it's going to be weird to leave the team. But it's a great opportunity.
cubs hurting stupid tomorrow
We'll see tomorrow (Wednesday). The Cubs don't want me to play, but if I feel like I can play, I'm going to play. I'm not going to be stupid about it, but if I feel like I'm not hurting anything, I'm going to play.
chance hard postseason
The chance to go to the postseason, it's hard to pass up.