When Brian threw that home run, boy it changed the whole game. That home run was pretty much the adrenaline boost I need to get through the game. |
When he made the catch and when he hit the home run you could tell the whole thing had turned. |
When you can get on base, and it doesn't hurt that bad, why not? |
When you're put in this position, you have either one of two feelings gut-wrenching or ecstasy ... there's nothing else you can feel, |
When you're used to doing something a certain way, I think changing is a lot harder than people think. Everybody is going to have their opinions, but he's just going to have to go through it. Really, it comes down to him making certain changes. This game is a game of adjustments. |
Whenever you see a rash of new guys coming through, you never imagine they can contribute the way that they did. I think it's a great boost of confidence for them to be able to feel that no matter what happens this year, they have the capability to be a big part of our organization. |
You are still going to have guys who hit 50 home runs. The difference is that guy who was hitting 25 is hitting 10 again. I know people say just as many pitchers were using steroids, but I can't see how they benefited from them as much as hitters. |
You can't go through what I've gone through, ... and not be mentally tough. |
You don't want to give any momentum to anyone, especially a team that started out so well. They're the team to beat. I think they're the team to beat in the whole National League. I think they're that good. |
You just try to make as many good pitches as you can. I'll make the adjustments when I face him [again]. |
You never want to say that series in April are big, but this is for us. |
You will not hear me say once after Game 1 that had any bearing whatsoever. |