Quotes by Joe Buck

“We tried to sell the heck out of the Red Sox not winning in 86 years. Heres a team that hasnt won in 88 years.”

“I think the two best teams are meeting. I dont know that every year you can say that.”

“[The voices still questioned Colons health after he struck out Matsui.] Its always a danger to read into the body language of an athlete from the broadcast booth, ... But the body language of Bartolo Colon doesnt appear to be encouraging for the Angels. ... He doesnt have a lot of life to him right now.”

“The Angels have been killing Mussina softly.”

“I think this is a throwback World Series to the pitching-heavy days. Honestly, I think the two best teams are playing, and you cant always say that. I think this looks like a long World Series.”

“I dont think Lous looking to get a regular TV deal. I think he enjoyed himself, but I dont think this is something hell do the rest of his life. It was a one-shot deal.”

“I saw a couple of players down below (in the stadium) who were talking about Oswalt during the game, and they said, My god, he is throwing a ball that looks like its coming at 110 mph and rising when it gets to the plate,”

“I see it as a flip side to how the Atlanta Braves and the Cardinals have done it the last couple of years,”

“What I saw during the postseason, and we talked with Lou Piniella about this on the air, is what power pitching can do for you. The Astros got hits and scratched out runs and had some Minute Maid Park home runs by (Lance) Berkman and Jason Lane, but the difference (in the series) to me is what power pitching can do in October.”

“a throwback World Series.”