This was huge especially after the way they beat us yesterday. They don’t quit. It’s fortunate we kept adding on and didn’t let them come back.

I’ve known Wash probably longer than most of those kids in their clubhouse, … I just felt it was a little something I wanted to do.

It’s a fine romance, with no kisses.

That pitch just didn’t get away.

For being so young, he was just so poised. I just remember his mound presence for someone who was 23. He went out there and was dominating.

I feel it a little bit. It’s not pulling or anything. They’re happy with that.

The biggest thing is, my mind wanders.

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We’d look around and say the only way we’re going to lose is if guys aren’t playing [because they’re hurt].

We just couldn’t seem to get the big hit to break open games.

Make sure everybody knows I’m playing tomorrow,

I’m not worried about it. I did the things that I needed to do. I just want to go forward.

I feel like I’ve got my bat speed back.

He’s witty and quick, and Johnny has a lot of fun. He’ll be a good mix with the guys.

It’s just one game. Unfortunately, it doesn’t count for all three,

There were a lot of downs. We just kept coming back. I don’t want to think we’re done though, because I don’t want to let down. We’ve got to keep pushing.

I’m just going to stay within my strike zone. I can be just as valuable getting on base with my walks and running up pitch counts. I’ll stay selective. I feel good at the plate,...

We could have easily had the momentum swing and just got swept, especially with Brad Radke on the mound. He’s been throwing the ball (well). We could have easily turned this into a disaster.

my team is fine.

They’ve been here so many times, I think with Joe and the veteran players, they believe. They believe in their ability and they believe they can make a difference.

Coming from Boston, one thing you know about Johnny is that he’s not going to be intimidated in New York. He knows what pressure is and he’s not going to let it change him.

I ran today. I ran around and it felt pretty good.

I’m just swinging the bat and playing the game. I haven’t really thought about it. If I’m swinging the bat good, so I don’t think it matters where I’m playing.

It’s relaxed a lot more. It’s a lot better, definitely.