Jeff Suppan Quotations

The more times you're in those situations, that experience is going to benefit you. It helps you focus.

Overall, I thought Esteban threw the ball well and I think I didn't throw the ball as well. Walking five guys, pitching out of the stretch, pitching out of a lot of jams, it's hard to win that way.

It's funny, because when I hit it I just tried to run as hard as I could and I don't really remember too much.

It's funny because, when I hit it, I just tried to run as hard as I could, and I don't really remember much.

My cutter was much better, and my cutter is usually my last pitch to come along. I feel good about where things are headed.

I screwed up, ... I thought I was moving. I'm not a fast runner. I don't know what else to say.

Obviously, if you get the opportunity that's great,

Location has always been No. 1 for me. My location has improved with each start. ... For me, each of my pitches complements another pitch. I've improved on pitches, pitch location, pitch selection and my rhythm.

It was a phenomenal experience. I got to shake his hand. I kissed his ring. ... You're jelly-legged. I was nervous, but I was nervous in a different way. I couldn't really describe it. My heart was super pounding. I knew what I was being a part of. To actually be there, in Rome, and to get an opportunity like that, I felt very blessed. It was great.

Some of these games, it's hard to come up with an explanation. They were able to capitalize on my mistakes and put together some good at-bats, and I didn't make pitches.