Quotes by Mark DeRosa

“He was probably frustrated or joking around. If he wasnt, I would find that disrespectful. Id be ticked if hes serious. Its ridiculous.”

“It would mean a lot if we could all get together and play together for a long time. I understand there are a lot of question marks about the corners. I can understand the questions, especially about me and Adam LaRoche. Were going to have to go out and silence the questions.”

“I dont know whats going to happen, but I tell you what ... were going to be flying around. I think what youre going to see out there is a bunch of young guys who are anxious to succeed at this level.”

“Being away for a week to 10 days, maybe even longer — out of sight, out of mind, as the saying goes. It gives other guys chances to impress the manager. Id be doing myself a big disservice if I wasnt there.”

“You just get that feeling the way things are working out. I didnt get off to a great start. I wanted to win the job, but Im not heartbroken about it. If Ian needs any help, hes my teammate and Ill do everything I can.”

“I have to be able to play those positions, regardless. Im sure Ill play short, some third, the outfield. Im not reading anything into it, I just know to maintain value, if I dont start at second base, Ill be a utility guy and move around.”

“Hes loving every minute of it.”

“It feels good to be swinging the bat good and being able to get out there and just be healthy and have fun. You miss those things. The team is rolling right now and just to be in the middle of it is nice.”

“Im glad I went on rehab assignment to see some live pitching and get some at-bats. I said there were no excuses, I was seeing the ball well at Triple-A and I was able to come back and get it going.”