One of the reasons we picked each guy on this team is we wanted a bunch of fighters, guys that could be resilient.
His type of game is not something that's going to come easily. A lot of speed guys have trouble learning skills well enough to be hitting first in the major leagues.
I remember when my dad was talking about getting some of these guys and the probable starting lineup in a five-game (playoff) series,
But he's been great. He's fit right in. He's one of the guys who has come up big for us.
The guys call it 'Pulling an A.J.,' ... Occasionally, you've got to pull an A.J. and let people know where you stand.
For me, it's dependent upon the guy's history. For a pitcher, always. Always for a pitcher. I don't take chances too much with guys who have physical issues, particularly in the shoulder area. I don't like to touch guys with shoulder problems.