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Wild-card media day: McCutchen's latest for The Player's Tribune

By Bill Brink 8 years ago

Andrew McCutchen lent his voice to this article, posted today on Derek Jeter’s Web site, The Player’s Tribune, about the wild-card atmosphere

Jake Arrieta addressed the media today and expressed confidence in his ability to pitch against the Pirates despite the fact that they have seen him frequently recently.

“I don’t necessarily think it’s much different,” he said. “It’s the same preparation, it’s a team I am confident analyzing and scouting and pitching against.”

Arrieta talked about the environment he expects and his feelings beforehand.

“It’s a nervous excitement,” he said. “It’s not anxiety. This is why I’ve prepared as hard and as rigorous as I have for the past however many years.”

Arrieta praised Gerrit Cole: “Nineteen wins, a 2.60 ERA, that speaks highly of just about anybody,“ he said.

”Tremendous competitor, really young guy pitching beyond his years. I watched him at UCLA and knew he was going to be a really good one. 

Everything he throws is plus. He’s got a lot of movement.“