More - Michael Barrett Quotes

Vintage Maddux. He's hitting his spots well. When he struck out Tony Womack, it was as hard a fastball as I've seen him throw in my time here. He just looks like he's in great shape. And we need him to be that way.

Michael Barrett

 Fastball

The offseason is the 'on' season, ... I try to create an atmosphere that's tough. When the season starts, you're thankful.

Michael Barrett

 Atmosphere

Being able to pinch-hit and get [the two-run homer Saturday] and this ... I don't know what's going on.

Michael Barrett

 

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Michael Barrett

 

He's just got stellar composure and he's a cool, cool guy all around. On and off the field, he's just a mellow guy.

Michael Barrett

 Composure

Last year, we saw him have a couple starts like that, and I don't know how to explain it. I know he has good stuff and that he's a competitor, and he's one of those guys who, when he's pitching, everybody wants to help play and win. Sometimes things don't add up.

Michael Barrett

 

Sometimes when you try like that, things tend to go both ways. Sometimes you're really good and sometimes you're really bad.

Michael Barrett

 

It's important to know when to order a costly echocardiogram or stress test. Managed care will not continue to tolerate this scattershot approach. Plus, internists are now tested on this skill for board recertification. Requirements for residents and other specialists are sure to follow.

Michael Barrett

 

Whenever we lose, he thinks he's going to have cardiac arrest.

Michael Barrett

 

They sort of pit us against the active duty force.

Michael Barrett

 Duty