Tuesday, August 5, 2008

His Mom Prefers "Emmanuel"

And he's the infield/2B sensation whom I'm already looking forward to being here for a long time. He was just interviewed on the "Razor & Mr. T" this afternoon.

Highlights:
He was vocal about doing the best job he can do, and not worrying about "replacing veterans". He knows he has flaws, and he's seeking the "right preparation" all the time, so that "I can do what I need to". It's clear he's long in the tooth. He's also hilariously fresh; he told the guys to "hold on one second" to make sure the background noise respected them. He doesn't want to "be the one who wears on the umpires", even though he realizes the logical reality of consistent play-calling. He left to make sure he was on-time to early batting practice.

The main point:
He's not arrogant; he's driven, instinctive, wise, eager and relaxed.

He's a Giant.

-MSH

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