Quotes by Felipe Alou

“Theres a feeling of urgency, because we know the difference that he could make for us.”

“I hope hes activated during the weekend ? that everything is OK enough that hes activated, ... (Friday), I dont see it as a sure thing, because weve got to see how he comes in tomorrow.”

“We did not do too much with Zambrano.”

“He was OK. Not his real good outing. Nevertheless, he kept us in the game even with the early runs.”

“He can really pitch. He has worked hard and is a very smart guy. I [have] got to say that today he is right there striking out people, stopping rallies, fielding his position, getting base hits and challenging hitters.”

“That was the best I have ever seen [Lowry] throw -- that one pitch is getting better, and that is bad news for everybody.”

“You have a closer like Benitez, you want to use him, but weve got to develop a kid, too.”

“I saw it on the scoreboard. I didnt have a lot of time to think about it because I was managing the last two innings. Tomorrow is the big day to make plans. Hes been practicing and running around. Thats good enough for me, of course.”

“Mos really not getting many pitches to hit, ... He doesnt have the patience of Barry Bonds.”

“You guys knew the base was open. I knew it, too.”