You have to be able to play through the tough moments by doing something offensively, and we haven't been able to do that.
Joe MaddonOur prep's not going to be any different. It will be optional batting practice like there was today. I don't want any more work. I don't want extra study.
Joe MaddonI've always - outside of the outfielders running over the hump, and it could be slightly dangerous, and it can impact play; of course it can. But on the other side I think, again, just if you're pitching, a relief pitcher, I think it's kind of a great place to get involved in a game.
Joe MaddonI think Daniel Murphy definitely is premeditated what he'd like to do. He's very good about not missing his pitch when he sees it. I know the ball has to look like at least a softball right now, at least, maybe more to the beach ball variety. He's seeing everything that well. He's a good hitter that is seeing the ball really well right now, and you have to make good pitches to get him out.
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