[Rivera threw Damon 10 pitches, all of them cut fastballs with the intent of breaking in toward the lefthanded hitter.] I didn't want to give him anything so he can get a little blooper or something like that, ... I won't be able to sleep tonight. |
[When Rivera came in, the place roared.] I love that, because it helps us, ... I'll be ready for [tonight]. Definitely. If I have to go two [more innings], I'll go two. |
A beautiful win. A big one. |
After Jeter hit that home run, there was no way we could lose that game. A game like that, it motivates you. Once I saw the home run, it was my time. Thank God we have Derek. That's all I know. |
Definitely, I thought it was a strikeout, but you can't change that. That play is over, so you have to get the next guy. |
Definitely, I thought was a strikeout. |
Definitely, I wish the timing would have been different, a time when we didn't have to worry about spring training and we have been throwing already so you can participate for your country. But it isn't. It is what it is. It's too bad. |
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Every day I come to the ballpark, I thank God that I'm wearing this uniform, for giving me the opportunity to be successful and last that long. To pitch that long and do it good, for the New York Yankees. It's great. |
He swung. He definitely swung. I don't know why the umpire didn't see that. |
He was great. He's been like that the whole year. It's a win, a win for the team — but I wish he had won it, |
He's not hurt now, he's recovering. We just have to have some patience. He can be great for us. |
I always have confidence, ... It's big. It's good to win. |
I can?t put myself in that situation. New Yorkers would chase me all over New York State. Ten or $12 million (per year) ... what?s the difference? |
I can't imagine that. I can't put myself in that situation. |