There was a lot more intensity, a lot more importance to the games. It just helped my timing come along a little quicker because I played nine innings all three games and played a couple exhibitions before that. It just helped me get ready quicker. |
There's not as many expectations on this team that there are on other teams. It's a good position for us to be in. |
Typical Team Canada, we had 15 guys down there eating dinner, same as we usually do. |
We can't look that far ahead. That doesn't mean they can't beat us on any given day. They can jump up and bite you. |
We put on Tragically Hip, we told him we were going to brainwash him. We told him he had to memorize all the songs by the time we got here. |
We said we couldn't wait to get home, that all those losses we could blame on the road. We're glad we're here. It's a big confidence builder for us. |
We're pretty good at that, playing name that tune. Joe gets all the rap songs. I get all the alternative stuff. |
You feel like a family during the regular season, any time you win the team's always closer, that sort of thing. When you're playing for your country, it's almost like you're playing for your brothers. It's a little sweeter. |
You get used to the guys hitting around you [when you have a regular spot in the batting order]. You know how a pitcher is going to throw to the guy in front of you and behind you. It's a comfort thing. |