Gathright Quotes

When I saw him get the ball, I knew it was going to be close. So, I was just trying to go as hard as I can. He was blocking the plate, so I just tried to go through him. I'm not the type to run people over. - Joey Gathright

This is fun. I should do this more often. - Joey Gathright

There are some guys who get on base and just run. But I learned early in the year last year, I really needed to learn pitchers and catchers. I know my catchers now when I get into the game. It's from when I'm not playing. I learned that from Eddie [Perez], because he only plays against lefties. So he tells me [I need to study the other team]. Know your catcher and know who's going to pitch. - Joey Gathright

The play by Hollins, my God, that's as nice of a play as you want to see at any level. And then Gathright; great baserunning. ... That's what speed does for you. - Lou Piniella

So far, I've just being more patient, putting the ball in play. I think that's all I need to do -- keep the same mentality I've got going now into the regular season. - Joey Gathright

Not aware, but I'm not shocked. I'm pretty much prepared for whatever happens tonight. - Joey Gathright

It was good to pull out that win. We didn't want to start the season 0-3. Hopefully it will carry over into Toronto. - Joey Gathright

It seems like everyone's positive and everyone's going in the right direction for the first time. - Joey Gathright