Rowand's Journal

[The Ginger Kid]

Most of you have probably been reading this for the last week, but in case you haven't, this last installment of Rowand's ALDS journal is pretty terrific.

Journal

 

In this final Division Series installment of Rowand's journal, done exclusively for MLB.com, Rowand talks about finishing out the sweep and toasts his team and the fans. He also chose to avoid taking a shot at the naysayers and doubters in the media.

 

For the first time in my life, and you can ask my wife, I'm speechless. I always have something to say. Right now, I can't find the right words to describe what I'm feeling and to describe what I feel for these guys and the fans of Chicago who supported us. I'm happy for Chicago, [team chairman] Jerry Reinsdorf, the White Sox fans and all these guys who worked so hard all season.

 

It's really just unbelievable. All these people coming out to Boston to support us and all the people back in Chicago going crazy now and planning on having a very good night. Like I said, it's something you can't put into words. You work so hard for so long, and when you get here, you have to enjoy it. It's just amazing.

 

Hopefully, Chicago baseball is on the rise. [General manager] Kenny [Williams] and Jerry and [manager] Ozzie [Guillen] brought together a good group of guys. We love being around each other. It's never been as strong in here as it is right now. We are all on the same page, and the sky is the limit as to what we can accomplish because we are all on the same page. We definitely have a chance.

 

 

 

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I wasn't on the hill pitching in the sixth [with the bases loaded and nobody out], so I don't really know how nerve-wracking it was. I was pretty relaxed just saying, 'Don't get too hyped up. Play the ball.'

 

But hats off to El Duque. He came in and did something you don't see happen hardly ever. He saved the game for us.

 

I'm going to take the fifth [in regard to the critics] and say we have a good ballclub and leave it at that. Right now, I'm simply enjoying this moment. We are going to try to go out there and play and continue to battle down to the wire.

 

We have eight more wins to get, and they are going to have to tear the jerseys off of our back this year. Everyone here will fight until the last possible out. We have something very special going on here.

 

I'm in for the whole enchilada. This is special.

[Dam8610]

We have eight more wins to get, and they are going to have to tear the jerseys off of our back this year. Everyone here will fight until the last possible out. We have something very special going on here.

 

That is the attitude you want your team to have.

[Felix]

Great read, and great attitude for Aaron

[Reddy]

Great read, and great attitude for Aaron

 

 

all of his journals have been awesome, they're what gave me confidence in this team frankly more than anything else because you saw the teams chemistry and you get to thinking that these guys have what it takes. if not in "talent", in intangibles, and that quote that Dam posted is exactly that

[southsider2k5]

That is the attitude you want your team to have. 

 

The thing that impressed me was how many of the guys have said this in their interviews even during the celebration. They are really focused on the big prize, and not just happy to be here.