Quotes by Chris Coste

“Im 33. I dont have a lot of years left. There are a lot of good players, so well see what happens. Anyone in here is capable of having a good day.”

“Whether I have a whole career in Triple-A or not, who knows? Its still a pretty good life, but at this stage, just to get one call-up would be nice.”

“Honestly, that was my worry.”

“Do they want an extra infielder/backup catcher who has never played in the big leagues? For them to choose me, its a bold decision. So for me to win a job, Ive got to do more than open eyes. Its got to be a no-doubter.”

“Kirby was the first name on everyones list. That smile and that magnetic personality. He was a huge role model for so many people in that area. He was a huge influence in the way that I hit.”

“People ask me how I hit that way, and I say, I grew up watching Kirby Puckett. He was the kind of guy who had that Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire factor, where he would go to other stadiums and people from those cities would watch him play.”

“People see me as a position player who can catch, when Im a catcher that can play other positions. Thats a huge difference, and what Ive been trying to get people to see since I was 23 years old. I think Im getting to catch because Ive been hitting pretty well and they want to see if I can handle it. There are plenty of first/third baseman to go around. If I dont at least show the catching, theres no place for me.”

“My main goal coming into spring training was to make enough of an impression so when they needed someone during the season, they would consider me. I never would have guessed that this would transpire.”

“Ive dreamed of wearing a major league uniform since I was 5. Its just the opportunity to play on a daily basis. I never had that opportunity to play this much. I always thought Id do well if I had the opportunity.”

“If I couldve just been a catcher, maybe that wouldve forced them to just let me catch.”