Jim Tracy Himself Quotations

Ian Snell made an adjustment from what he was doing early on and got the ball down to where he could be very effective. He forced the opposition to have to swing the bat. He got himself some early-count outs. As a result, he kept his pitch count in order and was able to go through the fourth inning.

Craig Wilson, offensively, he was terrific. He has gotten himself one huge backer. I respect him to the -Nth degree for the way he's conducted himself and the way he handled himself in this situation.

Cory Sullivan had quite a day for himself today. Not only did he do the big thing with the leadoff double offensively in the 10th inning, but he made two outstanding defensive plays in center field and covered an awful lot of ground.

He was adamant about doing everything to get back quickly. He's not 100 percent healthy. The running aspect, he might not be able to fully extend himself that way. Defensively, it isn't a problem.

I don't think he's completely locked in. I've seen him further along. But he's been through this before. He knows how to get himself ready.

I saw better life to his fastball, much better life. I can't sit here and tell you what the velocity was, but that will come as he builds himself up. But the life on his fastball, it was there tonight.

No question, he's making a strong case for himself and everybody is paying very close attention to it. We see what's going on.

Oliver knows how to gear himself up for situations. But, while he was gearing up, he was maintaining his focus.

He's on a mission to pitch himself into the starting rotation and right now he's succeeding.

He is on a mission to pitch himself into this rotation, and right now he is succeeding.

He's got himself a backer here. I've made him aware: 'You will find yourself on the field.