Quotes by Jon Papelbon

“I felt very confident. I knew my (bullpen) session went well before being called upon. I just took it from there, keep it simple and not do too much. I knew every pitch, every out, everything that was going on at that point of the game was a big thing and everything was going to matter.”

“To be honest with you, I bet you everybody on the bench did.”

“Thats a tough lineup. For me to be successful today, I was able to pitch inside of that left-handed lineup. Being able to use my split- finger helped. ... To come away with two wins was good against these guys.”

“I just learned to go out there and trust my stuff.”

“I thought my whole ankle was shattered. If that ball was an inch higher, I think Id be out three to six months.”

“The whole dugout just starts laughing. The man knows how to hit. Its amazing to see that kind of talent. Im sure hell be able to save some for the season. The home runs will be for the season.”

“I should have come out because it was pretty sore the next day and it was pretty sore at the time. It took me a while to get feeling back in it, but I just didnt really want to come out.”

“I thought he pounded the strike zone well. I thought he challenged hitters and went right after them.”

“I got lucky. Count your blessings and move on.”

“The whole dugout just starts laughing. The man knows how to hit.”