Quotes by Matt Treanor

“For me, its just incentive for us to surprise some people.... Were going to have to scrap and fight and show up to the party ready to play.”

“Its probably the most Ive ever experienced, not just with the Marlins but since Ive been playing. Having someone whos going to work with you in between games or on an everyday basis is going to be very good because itll keep you sharp on all your skills.”

“You can ask me about my off-season and you can ask me about my wife but just dont ask me about my performance today.”

“No matter what another player does, youre not supposed to call him on it. Im not saying thats always right, because sometimes people deserve to be called out for their actions. But to do so risks your place in the game, and very few of us want to do that.”

“It would have been nice to give Joe his first win here. We were definitely in a position to do it.”

“I tried to get lucky and keep the ball in front. I didnt make the play, but it is definitely a make-able play.”

“Its just doing it. Taking care of it. Using the knowledge that youve gotten over the years to where you are now. Thats what is going to continue you through your baseball career. Thats how guys win jobs. Thats how guys make big contracts. Thats playing the game. For me, its not about doing anything different than you have in the past. Its about playing the game, realizing whats going on. Doing it. Taking care of it. Executing.”

“They say the most important pitch is strike one. He struggled with strikes early in the count and got behind.”