I want to thank all the pitchers who couldn't go nine innings, and manager Dick Howser who wouldn't let them go.

Natural grass is a wonderful thing for little bugs and sinkerball pitchers.

Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself.

A manager uses a relief pitcher like a six shooter, he fires until it's empty then takes the gun and throws it at the villain.

A manager uses a relief pitcher like a six shooter, he fires until it's empty then takes the gun and throws it at the villain.

You get to the playoffs, you don't expect to get 8 1/3, nine and nine (innings), not in this situation. It's unheard of.