Quotes by Gerald Laird

“I want to do well, thats why Im here, ... I went down and did everything they asked offensively and defensively. Now, its time to come do it up here.”

“Im throwing good, my thumb is 100 percent,”

“I want to show them that Im healthy and that there are no problems with anything, ... Ill play whenever I get in there, but I want to get in contention for next year.”

“Being patient and relaxed is the key. You have to let the ball come to you, because it moves so much. You get too aggressive and go after a ball, with the late movement, thats when you have some problems.”

“We were cruising right along. He left a couple of pitches up and over the plate. That stuff happens.”

“He pitched good all the way. These guys are just good hitters. It happens. You cant hang your head. Were still in the game. Its just one of those things you have to swallow and put [behind] you.”

“Coco is our closer. We live and die with him. I think he is great. Sometimes you have a night you cant find the rhythm.”

“He was unbelievable. Hes pitching great. Now hes starting to get comfortable and get into the flow of the game. When he came over, he hadnt pitched that many innings. Now hes getting into a groove and really commanding the inside part of the plate.”

“If its the shoes, well ride it as long as we can.”