Matt Diaz Chat Wrap
Atlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz participated in a Q&A with fans on ESPN's Sports Nation. Here is a wrap of the more interesting questions and answers (some of which were asked by TC'ers). Here is a link to the entire chat.
Q: Are you rooting for the phillies or against them since they ar in your division?
Matt Diaz: It's hard to explain, but I really don't root during hte playoffs. I've invested so much emotions during the regular season, I don't give much emotion during the playoffs.
Q: Are you still reading the Science of Hitting by Ted Williams before every season?
Matt Diaz: I don't do it any more, but I did it literally every year between 9th grade and my sophomore year of college. I made four different book reports on it for teachers who hadn't seen how skinny it was.
Q: Matt: Big Braves fan up here in Yankee/Phillies Country. Where do you feel most comfortable playing: LF or RF?
Matt Diaz: I grew up a catcher. Went to college a catcher. the first outfield position I played was right field, so I feel more comfortable there. But I feel longterm, I'll play more left field.
Q: Matt can you tell us whats it like playing for by far the best coach in the game today?
Matt Diaz: Bobby is unbelieveable. He has a reputation of being a players manager and it's true. My first time shaking my hand, he said, I've seen your film and I think you can help us. For a guy that had been sent down to the minor leagues 3-4 times before, that gave me all the confidence in the world.
Q: Bobby seems like he is always cool on the bench until he explodes can you as a player see when he is about to blow up and know when he will do it
Matt Diaz: He only explodes at umpires, so it never really comes at players. Yes, you can feel it coming. If a player of Bobby's is on the field and arguing a call and feels they were wronged in a call, you know Bobby will run to his defense.
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he is on scott van pelt now...
rradio or espn2
by Mr. Sanchez on Oct 21, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a great guy. He always calls into baseball network too, always a pleasure to hear, “we have Matt Diaz on the line….”
I thought hurricane season was over........
by bravesguy311 on Oct 21, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you are correct, sir.
'Sugar ain't poison, but sugar will kill you. Too much of a good thing. Maybe not so sweet.'
(self-appointed President of Yunel's Cartel~~~)
by Chief Noc-A-Homa on Oct 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt, have you practiced just staying at 3rd base in clutch situations?
the braves play here hallalejah
by tomahawk on Oct 21, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or, Matt how do you think your helmet feels when you scream f*ck into it over and over again?
If Albert played in the AFL, they’d have to rename it the AZ/NM Fall League, based on where his homers landed.
by Yakker on Oct 22, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Matt Diaz is a great player/guy to have on the team.
by Sparhawk on Oct 22, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Payne (Atlanta): Who is your favorite first baseman to talk to after you get a single and standing on first base?
Matt Diaz (12:13 PM): I like to talk to any first baseman, because that means I’m on first base and I’m in a good mood.
Best. Answer. Ever.
by FineHamAbounds on Oct 22, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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