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An Interview With Caleb Thorne
Izzy Garcia: Caleb, thank you for your time. The atmosphere at Mile High Stadium has been absolutely incredible. The team finished it's first-ever homestand with a 4-2 record and two series wins and sit at 6-3 on the season. What's your immediate reaction to this hot start?
Caleb Thorne: Well, first off, it's great to see the city of Denver rally around this team. The energy from the fans has been amazing, and it's something our guys have fed off of. As for the record, we're certainly pleased with the start. But it's just that--a start. We're a few games into a 162-game season. It's a marathon, not a sprint and we have a long way to go."
Izzy Garcia: In the last two games alone, we saw Shawon Dunston come through with some huge, clutch hits, and Dwight Gooden turned in a brilliant complete game. Are these the kinds of veteran performances you envisioned when you built this roster?"
Caleb Thorne: "We brought in a mix of players for a reason. We have young guys with a high energy and potential, and we have veterans who know what it takes to win. The performances from Doc and Shawon are exactly what we hope for. They are leaders who can show the younger players how to compete every single night. Those are the guys you want in clutch moments, and they've delivered. But again, it's early. We're asking a lot of these guys, and they're responding. The key is to maintain that focus and consistency over the entire season."
Izzy Garcia: With the team now heading out on a road trip to Montreal and St. Louis, what's the message to the players and the coaching staff?"
Caleb Thorne: "The message is simple: stay humble and stay hungry. We can't get ahead of ourselves. We've played well so far, but we're going to face some tough competition on the road. It's about sticking to the process, doing the little things right, and continuing to work hard every day. Our guys have the talent, but it's the daily grind and preparation that will truly define us. We'll take it one game at at time and focus on playing clean baseball."
Izzy Garcia: The community is buzzing with excitement. There's a real sense that this team could be something special. What do you say to the fans who are already dreaming of October baseball?"
Caleb Thorne: "I'd say thank you for their incredible support. We love the energy and the passion. But my job is to keep a long-term perspective. It's a fun time right now, but there will be ups and downs. The real measure of this team won't be in the first six game, but in how we respond to adversity and how we continue to improve throughout the season. We're building something here, and we're committed to doing it the right way."
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