The guy still knows how to pitch. He's not throwing 96 (mph) like used to, but he's sinking it, he's cutting it, he's changing speeds on us.

I've seen a guy who may or may not pinch hit in the eighth or ninth inning pop two before the game and another in the fifth inning. It's part of their pre-game ritual. Some guys have to have it.

I'd like to have Billy back. He was throwing 100 [mph] in the last game. How many guys do that? But he's going to have to do what's best for him and his family. Hopefully, it's here. If not, I'll be facing him somewhere.

Probably not, but it's a tremendous compliment to him and his abilities that he's even considered.

We're not coming out here to go home after the first round. That would be a supreme disappointment.

I have not yet begun to fight (as his ship was sinking, 23 September 1779)