Jonathan Papelbon Quotations

Let the bodies hit the floor,' something like that. I think the fans were more worried about my entrance song than I was. They can send in suggestions if they have some.

Last year was a huge stepping-stone for me. Playoff experience, starting experience, relief experience, pressure situations -- I'm just trying to build on that, just keep building and take it into this year.

I was focused on results. I went out there and tried to get the first hitter out every inning and set the tempo.

If this blows into a huge controversy, you just have to accept it. I just have to focus on what I need to do.

I don't know. We'll see. We'll play it by ear.

I'm all good. I'm married now, man. All I've got is one person to answer to.

If it was an inch higher, it would have shattered my ankle.

For me, man, it was disappointing to see him go, but at the same time, I wish him all the best in what he does. I know he'll be successful in what he does.

I thought my whole ankle was shattered. If that ball was an inch higher on my ankle, I'm probably done for three to six months.

That's a veteran move. I might need to learn that.

Unfortunately, I ended up winning. He had to hit .350 with five bombs.

To get that first one is exciting and surreal, and all these different emotions that I'm feeling right now. It's just great to be on a team like this, where you know that no game is ever out of reach.

When I was starting I would start getting mentally prepared before the game. Now, I'm getting mentally ready during the game. There really isn't that much of a difference.

Every time I go out there, I try not to fear anybody. I always want to earn the respect of my teammates, and maybe I did that, but it feels good to hear you have guys who want you on the team.

I set my goals high, man. If you'd have told me I'd have 10 saves and hadn't given up a run, I'd have believed you. That's the way I go about it. It's not cocky, it's just confidence.

It was almost like he was part of the family. He always gave me confidence. He always said, 'Keep your head up high.' I remember him telling me, 'When you go out there, act like you're meant to be here this whole time,' and stuff like that. He always gave me that confidence. Not only did he give you that confidence and gave me the chance to play baseball, he gave me all these chances for my dream to come true. Not only did he do that, but I think we became friends. That's also means a lot to me as well.

The whole dugout started laughing. It's a freak show, he's a freak. The man knows how to hit.

They've been awesome. I wouldn't be staying up here if not for them. Jason gives me a boost of confidence. He's helped me a lot with his professionalism.

You don't get here by making excuses. I'm not exactly fresh as a daisy, but it's not like I've pitched 1,000 innings.

It was fun. It was a challenge. That?s what games are made of. You make it fun.

It's a free shirt. You can't beat it with a stick. I don't have any reason behind wearing it. It's just a free shirt.

It's unbelievable how good I came out of it. I have a bruise the size of a dime.

It?s good to get accolades like that. It?s pretty cool. I?m excited and proud to get that honor. I just want to keep it going.

It's fun I think. You have the atmosphere going.

It was one of those nights you had to dig deep and battle. They never give in and put together some great at-bats.

It's where they need me. It's not only a closer or setup or long relief.

Then, come to find out, he's going to be leaving -- that's kind of tough, man.

I like the fans expecting a lot because I expect a lot of myself. It's good to have them behind you because they can carry you through innings when it gets rough.

I?m just trying to do my job and have fun with it.

I think Nip is going to do a fine job. I think he's going to take over and there will be no skips, he'll just go right into it.

Hey, I let my team down tonight. I'll be back out there and I'll pick us up another night. It's a learning experience right now, and hopefully, I can make that learning curve short.

I didn't think he caught it. I was looking at the umpire the whole time and he called him out. Thank you. He owns me right now.

He's an incredible, incredible hitter. He doesn't get any panic. He doesn't get tight. He's just money, man.

I do tend to look at hitters, the way they swing at previous pitches and use that to my advantage. I just want to go out there and start attacking hitters and not necessarily give them the ability to think their way through an at-bat, just be in attack mode the whole time.

He's my idol. Growing up, I watched him pitch. Those are big, big shoes to fill. I know I have a long road ahead and a lot of work ahead of me to get where he's at.