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    You know one reason I like pitching in Philadelphia? ... If I stink, I get booed and the next time I go out there, I’m like, OK, now you won’t boo me. It makes me work harder. Full Article at The Morning Call
    You know one reason I like pitching in Philadelphia? ... If I stink, I get booed and the next time I go out there, I’m like, OK, now you won’t boo me. It makes me work harder.
    Brett Myers – Brett Myers SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
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  1. it’s great when people like that step up ... I’d say his role’s kind of increased since he’s been here. When he got here, he was probably the 12th or 13th pitcher on our club. Now he’s moved up on the totem pole a little bit, which is good. That’s what you want to see. That’s good for him.
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  2. For some reason, they like for you to define a role for ... In some ways it’s good. It’s always good for a guy to know what his role is. The public likes it, you guys like it. Me, I don’t like it. I’m the manager. I think I should be able to put you in the game when I want to.
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  3. I’m definitely excited and relieved to get back out there
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  4. I think with five outings they’ll be content with that ... I have to show what I can do. The most important thing is I have no pain and I’m pitching freely without even thinking about the arm. I felt good before, but I always felt like perhaps if I throw a certain pitch it would kind of hurt a little bi...
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  5. One hundred and 20 pitches is not a whole lot in a game. If I pull Cliff Lee at 85, you’re going to get mad. I mean, I don’t care. If I wanted to pull him I would. But at the same time, to me 120 is not a lot of pitches, especially when you’re throwing a shutout.
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  6. It felt good. It reacted pretty good today ... I’m sore, but it’s good pitching sore.
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  7. It’s says determination ... Brett’s always had a good work ethic. When he sets his mind to do something, he can do it. I hear he’s throwing pretty good. I’m pretty anxious to see him. I think he wants to come back and show he’s healthy. I think he’s determined to show baseball people that can still pitc...
    Charlie Manuel – Charlie Manuel SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  8. We haven’t sat down and talked about it, but I feel good about making that next one ... It’s a lot better. I know from how it feels after throwing yesterday and today. It’s been great. We’re definitely on the right track. I was concerned about it, but with the way it’s felt the last few days, I feel lik...
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago
  9. We’re still looking for the sniper. I know it’s a sniper hunting us down ... He’s getting a lot of us. But it’s baseball. That’s why this is a team. Everyone has to contribute and this is the time where a lot of guys who haven’t been here long have to come here and contribute.
    SOURCE: The Morning Call 2 months ago

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