People expect you to play your best, so I go through a routine to prepare myself so that I know I'm physically and mentally ready - prepared for the game.
Nomar GarciaparraThat's basically what I'm doing when I'm tapping them - getting my toes to the end of my shoes.
Nomar GarciaparraAll players are their own worst critics. We are harder on ourselves than anyone else is.
Nomar GarciaparraI feel good, and the way I determine it is through my workout. I work so hard in the offseason that if I'm able to do everything I have to, I figure I must be healthy.
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