In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total let down of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Oakland Athletics

At this stage of my career, I could pretend to kick the can down the road, but that’s not part of my DNA. When you’re somewhere in the middle, you’re just prolonging the process you’ll eventually have to undertake. The competitor in me wants to win every day, but I also want to create something that’ll get better year after year.

Oakland GM, Billy Beane, of Moneyball fame

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Colorado Rockies

“It’s not every day…only one time in six years.”

The Rockies’ Juan Nicasio speaking of taking a line drive off his head last Aug. 5 while pitching at Coors Field. The fall to the mound resulted in a fractured C-1 vertebra. Many are calling his return to the mound in Spring Training this year nearly miraculous.

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Cleveland Indians

“My career, every year has been better, better, better. This year (2011), I was at the bottom. So next year, I can only go up. Maybe it won’t be stressful. I’ll just be able to play. I’ll get healthy in the offseason and then next year come back and then just play. I’ll show them I’m healthy and I can still play.”

Tribe outfielder, Shin-Soo Choo

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Chicago White Sox

“To be honest, I haven’t really pictured myself one way or another. I’m just trying to max out wherever it is, and find myself somewhere in between both.”

Brent Morel, White Sox third baseman, when asked if he viewed himself more as a home run threat or a high-average contributor

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Chicago Cubs

“I’m 34 years old now and I’m not getting any younger, but at the same time, when people watch me play, they don’t know my age. I have to keep up with these young studs who are coming up. Brett Jackson is full of energy, and Tony Campana, he keeps me young. These guys work hard and I’m trying to keep up with them.”

Cubs outfielder, Marlon Byrd, in speaking about the intensity of his off-season training

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Baltimore Orioles

“Spring Training is what it is. I think if I get two solid weeks in at the end of games, I’ll be fine. It doesn’t take me long to get back in the swing of things. My main concern is just getting my strength back now.”

Nick Markakis, from an interview with the Baltimore Sun

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Atlanta Braves

“I like my team, because I like the pitching.”

Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, quoted during the Winter Meetings

The countdown to Spring Training 2012 has begun! With pitchers and catchers due to report by February 19, we are now thirty (30) days away. It is probably my imagination, but I think it is feeling warmer already.

Regardless of the temperature many of the thirty Major League clubs are running “hot” with anticipation for the coming season. And while it would be silly to say every team has an equal chance at winning the World Series trophy come October, it is factual to declare that all teams are tied up as we head to Florida and Arizona to shake off the dust, scrape off the rust, size up the rookies and prospects, and get the vets ready for one more go.

In anticipation of the coming Cactus and Grapefruit league games and fun, MLB Memories is glad to offer our own little “countdown.” We are going to follow the plan of “30 Quotes in 30 Days,” and each day between now and February 19 list a quote from someone affiliated with each MLB team. As best as we are able, we are going to take the quotes from current roster players (of course, trades can still happen) or front office personnel, and hopefully find bits of information that will help us to see each teams viewpoint going into the coming championship season.

Due to a total lack of creativity on this front, we will hear from the thirty teams according to alphabetical order. Today’s team for a quote: Arizona Diamondbacks.

“We’re kind of just bottom-fishing, trying to buy low and hopefully catch lightning in a bottle on a guy that’s maybe coming off a bad year or somebody that’s left out there with no real job that sees an opportunity.”

Diamondbacks GM, Kevin Towers, regarding his pursuit of a fifth starter