Quotes by Rick Magnante

“My God, were going to be like Lilliputians out there.”

“Weve got a combination of veterans and young kids with limited experience. Theyve never played in a venue like this.”

“Well just try to be fundamentally sound. Get the pitchers to throw strikes and put the ball in play. Then well see if we can make the plays. Thatll be our key, to just play catch. Not give up too many outs.”

“I am pleased with the effort and commitment and the fact that the youngsters are committed and motivated. They are certainly enjoying the experience. Its a tremendous opportunity for them and for me, to be given a chance to participate in a world venue. I have never been on that stage myself.”

“It is an amateur team. There is no way to handicap it to make it a level playing field. Nonetheless, memories are going to be made here and maybe we can grow the game and create a greater interest.”

“We won the first two innings. Were a capable team, but most of these players are amateurs.”

“We won the first two innings.”

“We have to keep a positive attitude. This is not golf, I dont get eight strokes a side and we level the playing field. There is a disparity in terms of talent.”

“He throws an upper-80s fastball with a strong slider and keeps the ball down. Hes a competitive kid.”

“We need to give some of our pitchers work.”