I won’t say it’s World Series or bust. We haven’t been to the playoffs since 2000. We have to take those small steps before we take that giant leap.

When he comes into the game, you know you’re going to need some help. You have to come in with your ‘A’ game with him or it’s over.

He?s a lefty that was spotting well and throwing all three pitches for strikes. We have a pretty aggressive lineup, and a guy like that is going to give you problems because you can get...

A country that could build a long-range missile could add [countermeasures] to its missile.

The way we are looking at it, we will have at least one team to support in the semifinals.

I don’t think Pedro hit him intentionally. But if he did or didn’t, we’re his teammates, and we have his back. That’s the way it’s supposed to be.

It was a springboard. They just find ways to answer back and the way to do it big. I’ve kind of followed the Mets growing up and the last couple years in the minor leagues....

He is about as intelligent a hitter as you can get, it?s amazing how quick he makes adjustments. You see him get fooled on a pitch, he steps out, you can see him clear his...

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I bet you anything we’re back around that 21,000 figure this year. Our numbers will be where they’ve always been except for last year. Last year was nothing but the weather.

He’s fun to watch, … The way he works, you look at the radar gun and he doesn’t break 86 [mph] — and he makes guys look foolish. It’s unbelievable seeing the thought process that...

He puts a lot of pressure on himself. I think that was part of the reason for him struggling last year.

It’s way too early for that.

Washington still is less reliant on tuition on a source of funding then in the case of a lot of states.

Even now, I’m looking forward to 2009. The fans will rally behind it, and there’s more energy and more excitement that surrounds it. I think you have that goal at the end of the rainbow...

That’s one thing I really appreciated. Willie had my back.

It would have been a fantastic technology if we could have gotten a deal. It would have been just a huge deal for Iowa.

Obviously it hurts not having our big guys out there. But we’re not going to win too many games getting three hits and one run.

I learned about adjustments in 2003. I played terrible in the first half, but I didn’t let it get me down. I kept working and realized that I needed to be looking at a career...

Every hitter struggles. If Delgado or Floyd struggle, it’s my job or someone else’s to pick them up. If I’m struggling, someone will pick me up. No one wants to struggle, but it is part...

He seems to be the one to always drop the hammer.

When money is involved like this, you have to be really good friends.

I have everything in my iPod, from rap to country to R&B to alternative to Sinatra.

Some kids manage to get through that experimentation with no lasting problems. But others don’t, and there’s no way of knowing ahead of time which group your kid will fall in.

Everybody wants the bat in their hands, and I was fortunate to come up with guys on base and to be in a position to see a lot of pitches with the guys hitting behind...

Good thing the ball flies here. Didn’t you hit two in Philly? Every two in Philly should count as one.

You don’t see pools like that anymore. There’s so many things to do in that park. Of course, they get there, and of course, they want to go swimming.

I guess that’s the beauty of this game, that there’s so much room for improvement in every player, … Unless you can say you’ll go out there and hit 1.000 all year, there’s room for...

These guys have all done a phenomenal job of getting hits at the right time. It’s a big difference between getting a hit with two outs and nobody on and getting a hit to bring...

You know you’re getting a new stadium and that’s going to attract more free agents for us.

This year, we definitely have a team that’s capable of making the playoffs. Right now, we’re phenomenal on paper.

I think he’s definitely earned the respect of baseball players everywhere.

I’m just trying to keep up with him. He’s the one setting the pace.

We want to get in and out as fast as we possibly can.

I don’t think we’re in a slump. We hit some balls hard tonight, but just right at someone. We’re not concerned.

We have such a versatile lineup. We’ve got speed and power and that produces good at-bats. Everybody in the lineup sees better pitches. Up and down the lineup, we help each other out.

He was one of the guys who showed me the ropes. He was very supportive, he was very caring the time he was here. And it’s going to be fun to compete against him.

I may tone it down, … Back off on batting practice, back off on taking ground balls. Get to bed earlier.

The state core (curriculum), I believe, supports the Alpine program. If you were to get the elementary math (teacher) endorsement program, you could look at it and the math is almost trivial. It’s mostly about...

It was very dry and very hot (this summer). Last year, it was rainy and cold, and who wants to swim in the cold weather?

It’s so unique. Wilson Park is just such a gem. It’s in a convenient location.

You knew he wasn’t feeling as good as he could have felt. But he was out there every day. That’s big to see. Cliff’s a big influence.

[Why, he wanted Wright to tell him, did the fans love Mr.Met?] Yeah, that’s what he asked me, … People are starting to create some crazy stories.

The games are getting to such a stage that professional racers are actually using them to learn circuits and to practise.

They’re passionate about what they believe in. Obviously we played sloppy today, but I’m glad they gave the ovations. They came out in full force for Mike and I’m glad they showed the appreciation because...

What other choice do we have?

He works his tail off. His work ethic is one of the best in the game and he’s always trying to improve his game. He just cares so much and maybe that’s why he got...

I think everybody in our lineup is seeing better pitches. Up and down our lineup, we’re helping each other out and seeing better pitches because of everybody, not just because of the middle of our...

This one’s on my shoulders. Those were tough plays to make, but these are the big leagues.

This is like an offensive dream, being a part of this lineup the past couple of days.