Quote: Pagan on Pagan
During last night’s win over the Phillies, Angel Pagan was 3 for 5 with two runs scored and a game-winning, walk-off RBI single in the 12th inning.
Following the game, Pagan talked with reporters and had the following to say about…
…getting mobbed by his teammates after the game-winning hit…
“Oh my God, they hit me in the nose they hit me everywhere. But, hey, that’s part of a game-winning RBI, so I’ll take it. They can beat me up any time.”
…his early-season success…
“Everything is feeling pretty much like it did in spring training. I’m feeling great at the plate, and hopefully I can keep it up through the season…I never put pressure on myself, I always try to just play my game and let my abilities go. Whatever happens, happens. Right now, I feel great.”
…whether he feels comfortable in pressure-packed situations…
“I love it. Any time I’m in that situation I’m going to give my 100 percent – and if i get it done, good. I’m always gonna do what I can to help the team in any way…I always play hard, and I’ll always do everything I can to help the club.”
…so far, it’s easy to like everything about pagan…he plays hard, he enjoys the game, he’s a well-rounded player, he’s healthy, he’s young, and – let’s not forget – he’s a home-grown player, despite being traded away and then re-acquired two years later…
For more on Pagan, read the New York Post and Newsday.
