Dave Martinez Quotations

I was really surprised and really happy as well.

He seemed like the guy I really wanted to be around and help out as much as I can.

I think it's because they got away from the fundamentals of throwing. I threw long toss like every other day. And I constantly worked on my throwing during batting practice and worked on catching ground balls and getting in position to throw.

It feels good... Hopefully, having this one win gives us some confidence to build on.

We were very disciplined at the plate. They made a lot of errors, but we put the ball in play.

We've got thousands and thousands of people out here who need help.

I've always thought about coaching, but with the boys and my family I don't want to travel right now. I never wanted to call anybody, but for someone to offer it and it's local. ... This will be a great opportunity to help out as much as I can.

It's a great opportunity to come back and help. I'm very happy.

I told him I really appreciate him making that offer. You know how I've always felt about the game. If I can help one person do something right that makes it worthwhile to me.

It's all how you look at it, I guess. Me, I've been waiting for this all year.

They've gotten away from the fundamentals. I threw long toss every other day and I consistently worked on my arm. Ten to 15 minutes during batting practice, I'd catch ground balls and get in position to throw.

I feel like a tutor, but I'm also a student. You listen to those guys talk, you can do nothing but learn. It's been nothing but good. You sit in those meetings, and I learn the other side of the game after being on this side of the clubhouse for 17 years. Now I get to learn the other side of the game.