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Tim Purpura Quotes
«He could have put off surgery a month or two, but I think he put that carrot out there for himself, ... We went to him and told him he was going to be put on the postseason roster. I think he was kind of concerned. He didn't assume anything. It just shows you what kind of guy he is, that just because he went through all of this, he wasn't assuming his spot was solid.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«In four seasons, he had only 100 innings pitched, ... From our point of view, four years and you're not in the big leagues, and you came from a good college program [Notre Dame], time begins slipping away.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«Roy's not the established pitcher that Roger and Andy are. He's making his way in the game, but go analyze his numbers. Go project his numbers. If he stays healthy, he'll be Roger and Andy in several years. There's no doubt in my mind.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«Reid was on a walkie-talkie and says, 'Hey, Dad, Tim says that Roy's going back to Kissimmee tomorrow,' ... You hear silence and then you hear Nolan, 'Sounds like I need to make a phone call?' Then I made the phone call and told Gerry, and he said, 'Well, you can't send him back down there.' »
Author: Tim Purpura
«I think Roy's mode of getting people's attention is by what he does on the mound,»
Author: Tim Purpura
«He's a guy that can pinch-run, play some defense [and] steal a base for us, ... Gipson's probably [Round Rock's] most steady player offensively and defensively.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«It's disappointing, ... We really felt like there might be some opportunities out there. You have to realize that once July 31 comes, the number of options shrinks dramatically in terms of players that get through waivers. This year, I don't know if it's a record, but it's got to be close to a record for players that were claimed on waivers. That shrinks your pool even smaller.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«We have to think that through because of the nature of the injury. We don't want to get too excited about the progress he's making, put him out to early and have it reoccur on us. If it reoccurs, basically, the season will be over. We run a big risk.»
Author: Tim Purpura
«Throwing 88, 89 [mph], from the left side, he should be able to compete,»
Author: Tim Purpura
«His last two starts have been much better, ... His velocity (Thursday), he topped out at 89 (mph) and he averaged 88. His control is much better. ... He's throwing a little bit freer and easier and he's gotten a little bit more out of his arm. Certainly, if he's throwing 88, 89 from the left side he would be able to compete (in the majors).»
Author: Tim Purpura
