40 Quotes by Al Leiter

For me, I found working with Rick fascinating. I want as much data as I can get -- then break it down and decide what I want to use.

It's been good for me. Full circle. Eighteen years ago, I was able to pitch my first game here.

It'll be fun for me. I realize this is a professional environment, and I'm going to do it seriously, but I also really look forward to being in the booth with someone I like as much as Michael on a personal basis.

I want to get my feet wet, see if this is what I want to do. At least it keeps me around the game.

I knew yesterday was the day, because everybody was leaving today. I knew I had a chance.

I remember being in shock. The night before the Orioles had told my brothers (both pitchers in the organization at the time) that they were going to take me with the last pick in the first round. The Yankees had taken a very low profile.

I love the game very much, but when you were a certain type of player for a few years, being a front-end starter, that's the way I still think I can pitch. But the body tells you no.

I look at this as a second life. Every game feels like an event. Every pitch matters. I need that. It elevates your aggressiveness.

Hey, for the first time in 20 years I can be down the Shore for July Fourth fireworks. Maybe go to Seaside for Memorial Day. I always missed that.