It’s been too long. But you know what? We broke it. Tomorrow, we have a chance to win the series. Haven’t had a chance to say that in quite a while.

It’s really just precautionary. He was examined by a doctor today and rest was prescribed.

What a big hit. He’s been a different player since coming back from the minors. The way he’s been swinging the bat, you’re going to get good production.

I liked what I saw, … We’re going to see him five days from now.

This guy is so valuable, we want to make sure he’s OK. Hopefully it’s just one start.

[Manager Alan Trammell had no problems with Ordonez’s summation.] You know what? He has every right to say what he thinks, … We haven’t been playing well. I was taught that if you want to...

Nothing’s been promised, … It was an opportunity to talk baseball and tell them why I think I’m a good candidate.

He was down in the dugout later,

When you think you might see him, you don’t, then there he is. It was good to see him.

It’s not unfamiliar for me to come into a situation where you’re not expected to win the World Series, … I’m not afraid to work. I like working with young players. That part doesn’t faze...

It should help us,

The wins have been hard to come by and today was no different.

You never forget your Major League debut. All the adrenaline and everything. Maybe that is the best way to do it. … Oh, and the first batter you’re facing is Vladimir Guerrero.

People can talk to you about it, but you have to go through it yourself, … It’s a great lesson that everybody has to learn. He’s made the adjustments.

What are we going to do, … jump ship and say we’re going to need some other guys?

You give them a little avenue, … and you saw what happened.

You want to get that runner, … Yes, they might still have runners on first and second with one out, but you will take your chances with that instead of letting the go-ahead run score...

In all honesty, the guys we’ve been playing, it hasn’t been a whole lot different, anyway. Whatever we’ve done to this point hasn’t really worked. I’ll go the other way. Honestly, it’s been a struggle...

This team is playing well and deserves some credit. This is a good time to be playing good baseball.

I was there and you wouldn’t be able to tell he got hit from the way he threw his side. That’s what we were looking for before we gave him the [clearance] to pitch Monday.

That’s the only way to do it because there’s no magic dust for times like this.

The way things have been going, it’s incredible.

I still feel he’s going to play [again this season], … but we’ll make that determination when he moves farther [along].

Look at [Eric] Gagne, [Trevor] Hoffman, [Mariano] Rivera. They have a way of getting out of jams,

I hope I get to continue with this because there is some unfinished business. I’m going to be in baseball for many more years, whether it is here or not. I’m not done. I’m confident...

It was like, ‘Did I just see that?’ … We’ve got the bases loaded, and we’re all excited. Seconds later … Wow!

I still think Carlos will play before the season is over.

He’s still not where he needs to be.

He’s basically knocking on the door, … Talking with [Mud Hens manager Larry Parrish], there’s no question that he’s got a special arm. He’s a little raw.

It’s been on and off for a little while. He’s been working on the change-up so much, and we think that’s what caused the irritation.

(Mauer’s) no easy at-bat. We’re going to be talking about him for years to come.

What’s there not to like about this guy?

This is exactly what the Detroit Tigers need. He’s what I call a good ballplayer who does a little bit of everything.

I just think with the options we have that it’s my best option, … even though he has not pitched well. He has pitched some good games and he’s capable in my mind, but it...

In the sixth, not being able to block the ball, that was huge. We might still be playing. … We didn’t stop them after that, but we didn’t score any runs either, so it’s a...

I sense some players have given in a little, and that’s unacceptable.

But it was a heck of a performance by our bullpen. Obviously it will be forgotten, but they deserve a lot of credit all the same. They had us wondering if something unbelievable (a 1-0...

Comerica Park a bandbox, … Who would have thought?

But it doesn’t matter whether there are 2,000 or 45,000 in the stands, … Your job is to play.

What a trade they made getting Nathan and Liriano and another guy that led the International League in strikeouts,

It wasn’t pretty. We’re a little beat up right now, and I for one don’t like the way this is going. I hate it.

The guy has power, there’s no question about it, … The peaks and valleys, that’s going to be the decision on Carlos Pena. Are we getting to a point where we’re getting more consistent? I...

We’re just not getting it done. I’m not getting the message across. This really bothers me. I know I’m responsible, but guys have got to do it. It’s inexcusable to be going through this losing...

He felt it warming up a little bit, but thought it was nothing,

Back to one run again — that’s not going to cut it. Score one run and there’s a low percentage of winning ballgames.

When you go through these tough times, you’re supposed to be able to battle through it, … I question some of the battling.

He had a good curveball. Talking with the Toledo staff, when he’s pitching well, that’s something he has to have.

I wouldn’t say it was one of his greatest performances, but he pitched well enough to win.

I hear frustration. I certainly am frustrated myself.

His arm is tired,