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Terry Francona Quotes
«The kids might be disappointed, but it's not going to put a dent in our season. We'll back him up a couple days, make sure he's ready to go, maybe DH him a couple at-bats.»
Author: Terry Francona
«We're really impacted as much as any other team. We're losing (nine) guys from major league camp, and that's a lot. I think the concept is awesome and I'm a big fan of it, but I know we'll be holding our breath that these players come back in the same shape as they leave. We have a lot invested in them. There's no perfect way to do it. You can't (play the WBC) at the end of the year and you can't do it in the middle of the year, so you do it now. You just hope they come back the way they leave.»
Author: Terry Francona
«I told the guys from Tampa Bay, this is not to be disrespectful. Some guys are playing the fourth day in a row. That's not what Spring Training is supposed to be. We do the best we could. We played a game [Sunday night]. It was a doubleheader, to boot. [Tuesday's] game is actually OK. We'll let some of these guys play and get an extended look.»
Author: Terry Francona
«Our camp's different. Our responsibility is to allow these players to play [in the WBC]. But not having them -- it's quiet. When David Ortiz walks into the room, he lights it up. So we not only miss his bat, we miss his presence. When we go places, we're not the Red Sox yet. But the good news is, we will be.»
Author: Terry Francona
«If nothing else, I loved the way he treated the players. He gave them a lot of room. He was, what's that word, folksy.»
Author: Terry Francona
«So if he starts off a little bit slow it won't be front and center because we got guys hitting in the middle of the order. We just want Mike to be as good as he can be. I think we're pretty comfortable that he's going to have a nice year. Does it have to be that breakout or career year? No. Just be part of our lineup and keep that lineup moving.»
Author: Terry Francona
«We have three weeks left. He's certainly not going to throw one inning and then start the season. But we'll get him in games when he and [pitching coach Al Nipper] feel he's ready to do that in a positive way.»
Author: Terry Francona
«He's certainly not going to throw one inning and then start the season. But we'll get him in games when he and [pitching coach Al Nipper] feel he's ready to do that in a positive way.»
Author: Terry Francona
«He wanted to let me know how he felt about some of the things that have happened and preventing them from happening. Anytime he wants to talk with me, I'm glad because I don't want to be on the receiving end every time one of our guys does something.»
Author: Terry Francona
«He said he wanted to remedy that and he'd welcome conversation, which I appreciate. Maybe having a couple of problems leads to better communication.»
Author: Terry Francona