Ruhle Quotes

We are a team and we have to have solid defense and pitching to win games. But absolutely pitching has the most pressure right now because of the recent history. - Vern Ruhle

Those numbers give you a sense of confidence. Guys are pitching with more confidence. They seem not to rush as much. They're recognizing game situations a little better. - Vern Ruhle

There's more or less an understanding that there are medical advances and you deal with what the new information is. I'm fortunate that the timing of it was during Spring Training and they got the physicals and I got an early diagnosis. It allows me to go ahead and start treatment basically before symptoms [appear]. Everything is a positive mindset. It's something we can treat and put it in remission. - Vern Ruhle

There's been a couple times there have been some runs against us, but it hasn't been a three- or a four-spot. It's been one or two runs, which is more manageable. - Vern Ruhle

That probably will pay dividends for him. I think anytime you work at something, you have a chance to get better. He's done that. - Vern Ruhle

Plus when you get guys out here, they get a couple of weeks of working out to get that initial soreness out of the way. But the fact that these guys are willing to come out early and make a personal commitment means a lot to me. - Vern Ruhle

My doctors feel that they've caught it at an early stage and it is very treatable. I plan to maintain a presence in spring training, but there will be times when I am away from the team for a few days as I receive treatment. - Vern Ruhle

It's early. He's still trying to get in shape. But he's trying to get his legs into it more. That's the No. 1 thing. He's feeling better about his legs. - Vern Ruhle

I'm going to focus totally on remission, as well as being a coach. But the remission part is going to be the priority. - Vern Ruhle

I'm doing well. The prognosis is good and I'm dealing with the process. Everything seems very workable and very treatable. I'm very pleased with the things I've been able to do so far. - Vern Ruhle