We'll take this day off and regroup. It's really tough right now. It's one of those things where we're going to see how badly we want [to win]. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
Not really. You're trying to do the same thing (Pat Burrell) did. You're just trying to go up there and have a good (at-bat) and get your pitch. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
For us younger guys, we just want to perform. The veteran guys are prepared to steer. They'll take us wherever we're going. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
It's been fun. It's great to hear the fans behind you like that. It's really kind of surreal, because you never thought something like that would happen. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
Things just started falling in. You never want to see anyone hurt or injured, but I just came up and tried to make the most of my opportunity. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
I'm on vacation right now. I don't know. That stuff is always hard, what happens next year. Right now I'm just trying to relax. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
You're going to have those days [like Monday's shutout]. You just have to be able to bounce back. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
I'm going to try to uphold Jackie's legacy and play in a manner that would make him proud. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
I'm just going to go out and play the best I can and not put any extra pressure on myself. My mind-set is the same. I'm just coming in and trying to get ready. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
As soon as I touched home plate I knew that question was coming. As far as hitting left-handers, I think it's a matter of seeing them down here. The more I see them the more things I can pick up and take into the season. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
For me, it's just a part of the process in trying to get ready. There are still some things out there that I want to try to get better at. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
Yeah, I knew I'd hear about that early on when I crossed home plate. As far as who they put me in the lineup against, I can't control that. For me, it's just a matter of being able to see the ball. It's about seeing the ball movement, how the curve spins, just things like that you can pick up. If I can see [left-handers], then I can make those adjustments. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0
I'll say one thing, I'll miss the pies in the face. I'll tell you that much. It's unfortunate to have that with anybody, but that's the business of the game that nobody really wants to look at. Ryan Howard More Ryan Howard Quotes 0