Jason Grilli Quotations

I had to take some frustration out. I had to have something competitive to do.

Whatever it might be, I just know I can be an asset to this team. Hopefully I can prove that once again this spring.

I think a lot of people are not taking us seriously. I think they're counting us out. We might surprise some people when they don't expect us to win. It takes a lot of the pressure and heat off of us. That might work to our advantage.

My wife (Danielle) is my rock and has kept me mentally strong.

I think he's been sleeping one hour a night.

To grace my father's number, pitch in a Tigers uniform and get my first win (as a Tiger) and have him in the stands, you can't script it any better than that.

This is the best team by far that I've ever been a part of. We don't want it to end. Hopefully we'll go out there and win six more games, win this whole thing.

Everybody stepped up big all year long. It's a testimony to our team. We have a 'never say die' attitude, and this is what we deserve because we do that.

That guy, I will take him No. 1 pick, playing behind me anywhere. You just can't help but love him. That guy plays so hard. He's throwing curveballs, change-ups out there. He was throwing with all his might.

I want this spot; there's no doubt. I'm trying to stick the nail in the coffin right now.

I'm really looking forward to the competition. This is a huge honor, and I'm really starting to get the feel for how important this is going to be.

I have no pressure because I've always been the dark horse. I think I've shown this organization a little bit, and I'm ready to compete for the fifth spot.