Quotes by Armando Benitez

“I felt good. I was really happy to be out there. I was a little bit nervous, but not too nervous. I didnt worry about velocity. I was concentrating on location.”

“Right now, were behind seven games. We have a good chance to get it done. The young guys are showing what they can do.”

“A great throw, a perfect throw, ... When I saw the out, I said Thank you!”

“It was real important for us to come from behind, ... The young guys are showing us what they can do. Matheny had a great throw -- a perfect throw. I saw the out and said, Thank you!”

“I do feel faster and more comfortable.”

“I was probably as relaxed as Ive ever been,”

“We still have a shot, and we have plenty of time to catch up to San Diego. We still have a chance to win and the motivation is there. We try to do our best and thats what I always do.”

“Im not 100 percent, ... but Im pretty close.”

“Weve seen that a lot, and I dont blame him. Did you see that ball he hit in the fourth?”

“See? Thats what Im talking about. How many times have I pitched in the playoffs? Ive been there. (Edgardo) Alfonzo has been there. Mo Alou has been there. We have good players here, veteran players.”