More - Chad Cordero Quotes

I toss a ball into the stands whenever I'm (catching) balls in the outfield in pre-game warm-ups. Just to see their faces when they get it, it's awesome, it's great.

Chad Cordero

 

I don't have that overpowering pitch. I've got to stay low in the (strike) zone and get ground balls and weak fly balls.

Chad Cordero

 Balls

[Both came on fastballs, the pitch Cordero has ridden to a franchise-record 44 saves.] All the guys went out there today and battled all day, and I throw one inning and I blow it, ... I just want to throw stuff. I'm just upset.

Chad Cordero

 

A lot more people notice me. I was at the MGM Grand and someone noticed me out there. It was kind of weird.

Chad Cordero

 

We couldn't believe it. You figured something like that would happen, because he was still coming off the surgery. He didn't seem like he was 100 percent. But we didn't think he would have Tommy John surgery.

Chad Cordero

 Believe

Everything was working. My fastball felt good, I was able to throw it with velocity, and my slider was working well. It got away from me once, but other than that, I felt it was working good.

Chad Cordero

 

We're all excited to get going. We had a lot going on in spring training. It feels good to know the season is finally here.

Chad Cordero

 

[Cordero had appeared in 72 games. When asked if all the work was wearing on him, he said...] It could be. You always get tired. That's no excuse. I still got to go out there and make the pitches. Being tired is no excuse.

Chad Cordero

 

It's going to work out very well for us. Last year, there was no shade out in left field. In right field, you have everything. We are not going to get worn out after sitting in the sun, especially during the summer out here. You get worn down real quick. It's going to be a big boost to us.

Chad Cordero

 Field

He's Frank Robinson, one of the greatest players ever. It's still kind of weird saying I know him and actually play for him.

Chad Cordero