[Shields had walked Gary Sheffield on four pitches and Hideki Matsui on a 3-2 pitch to load the bases for Cano.] I was looking for a fastball and he threw me a fastball right down the middle, ... If he throws me that, I'm going to swing. |
As soon as I hit it, I (said), 'Go over, go over,' ... When I saw he went to pick up the ball, I just started running. |
As soon I saw the roster (I knew I wasn't going to play). They're going to have (Alfonso) Soriano and (Luis) Castillo. If I go there, I'll be sitting on the bench. For me, I think it's better to be with the team in Tampa. |
Everything was right. I just missed it. It's disappointing. |
He's always on me to stay out of trouble. |
He's got a good fastball. I just remember one strikeout with two fastballs and a curveball. |
He's got great stuff. I saw him in the Futures Game in 2004, and he's very good. He's going to be a great pitcher. |
I asked God, 'If we can get two runs here,' ... 'that would be great.' |
I can see they love Bernie here, |
I don't pay any attention to that. Whatever happens, I've got to deal with it. I'm going to do the same thing I've been doing, try to stay back and swing at strikes. |
I don't think I'm going to play. Maybe they'd use me once in a while, but I want to win a world championship. If I go there, I'll be sitting on the bench, and I want to get ready for the season. |
I had two strikes. I wanted to take my chance. |
I had two strikes. I wanted to take my chance. It's something I've been working on all year in the big leagues, to use the whole field. |
I just said, 'God, this at bat is my first one (in the playoffs) and we've got to take a lead. We're playing away and if you can help me I can get a hit in this at-bat right here,' |
I know he loves his fastball, ... So I just said, 'OK, I'm looking for fastballs.' |