A.J. Preller appears to have given the motivational speech of the century:
He spoke of purpose, with purpose.
He told them they are all here for a reason, all have a role to play, all were selected by the Padres to accomplish something great and accomplish it starting now.
“It showed he believes in every single person he put in this clubhouse,” reliever Craig Stammen said. “We just didn’t get here randomly. Sometimes you feel that way, especially the last couple years where we’re just rebuilding and rebuilding. You look around and say, ‘Well, why is everybody here? Why is Craig Stammen in the locker room? Was it because they need somebody on the team? Did they just need to fill a roster spot?’ But him talking (Friday) showed he legitimately put effort into putting every single one of us in this clubhouse for a reason.”SanDiegoUnionTribune.com
Players who at first were wondering what was happening — and why — were amazed by the depth and breadth of the GM’s knowledge.
This bit struck a chord:
Said catcher Austin Hedges: “It meant more because he doesn’t do it.”
Harry Parker coached Harvard Crew for 50 years. He was easily the greatest crew coach ever, and maybe the greatest coach in the history of college sports. He only spoke when needed, and because his words were so rare, his athletes hung on every word. Preller took a page from that book on Friday.
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