Quotes by Geoff Jenkins

“Its big for the fans to see some of these picks pan out because in the past a lot of them really didnt,”

“Everything the organization told the fans about is coming true.”

“Weve been talking about turning the corner for years. And were starting to see that.”

“Obviously Cappys been doing a great job all year, so we thought we only needed one or two (runs) with him out there.”

“Its great for the offense to break out and have everybody pitch in. It cant just be one or two guys. Whoever is swinging the bat has to do it.”

“It was a changeup and kind of a low pitch, and it was a good pitch to drive,”

“Hitting and throwing arent too bad, just the running, ... And I dont want any.”

“Obviously Cappys been doing a great job all year, so we thought we only needed one or two (runs) with him out there,”

“[Jenkins tied his career high with five hits and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to back the efficient pitching of Tomo Ohka as the Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1.] It wont get any worse, ... It doesnt hurt when I hit or throw. It only hurts when I run or occasionally get out in front. Its as bad as its been for the past few weeks, but Ill make it through the season.”

“Its always the What if? but man, if we had Benny Sheets, you never know, we could have been right in that wild-card hunt. We get him back strong next year and we add a few players, well be right there.”

“We got the kids here now. I think you saw the formula in Oakland and Minnesota when their young guys came up and they started winning. Thats the formula were trying to copy. Were not going to go out and spend $130 million for a baseball team, so weve got to have our young guys produce.”

“Everybody is very, very excited for Ned. Nobody deserves it more than him. Nobody works harder and wants more for this organization than Ned.”

“The first game and I had a little bit of everything. It was unbelievable. I did everything you could possibly do.”

“They are so eager to learn and to make an impact that it affects everyone in a positive manner. The talent is better. Were going to be better. Were going to be a playoff contender.”

“He was a great player. We were doing our outfield drills today and I asked Davey Nelson and Gary Pettis to tell us some Kirby stories. They were telling us about some of the good times they had with him. It was nice.”

“Last year, I probably had only one or two (lost in the lights) all year. Tonight, I had two in one game (including one he caught in the ninth). Its the loneliest feeling.”

“You cant get caught up on one series here or there, but its going to be big.”

“Its tough to see later in the game, both offensively and defensively. Me and Brady (center fielder Brady Clark) had the sun in our eyes for five or six innings. It was really tough.”

“When I find it, I seem to go on pretty good streaks. Hopefully, we can get one started here.”

“We had plenty of opportunities. We just didnt take advantage of the opportunities we had.”