Quotes by Mark Redman

“I got some tough strikeouts with it. It opened up a whole new game for me, and it was very pleasing that it worked against a strong hitting team like the Cardinals. If my season ended, Im glad it ended on a positive note.”

“I came back to pick up my glove and it was bleeding. I didnt tell anyone. I told my catcher.”

“At that point, Ive just got to do whats best for the team. I did what I could. You want to try and go six or seven but I had Edmonds, a lefty coming up.”

“Well have to wait and see when we get back to Pittsburgh what the team doctors say.”

“He expects the most from you. You better be ready to come to the field and give 100 percent and be professional, or youll suffer the consequences. Hes not going to let you slack. Hes going to hold you accountable.”

“I was battling all night long, really. I wasnt as concerned about my losing streak on the road as I was my stiff neck.”

“It came to the point where you try to do too much out there. You give up a couple of runs and in the back of your head, because of the way things have gone all year, I just tried to battle. It can be wearing on a person but Ive been there before.”

“If it had to end, Im glad it had to end on a positive note.”

“Very upbeat, real exciting. I think a lot of guys are happy with the organizational moves, the direction its taken. Not only the good athletes they brought in, but the camaraderie is good, too. We all fit the same type -- all easy going, no big heads and thats real key.”

“I had to make some adjustments and find out what was working. I was really satisfied with myself physically.”