26 Quotes by Alan Embree

There's not a lot to do here other than get ready for the game,

That's not an issue. If I pitch the way I did last night, boo me. If I pitch well, let me know that, too. I deserved it last night. I've been booed and cheered for, so it's not going to hurt my feelings.

This is the offense we saw all year. We got spoiled with this group. We knew they'd come around, and they did. When you look at our whole lineup ... they're going to come through.

It's a comfort factor for me and my family. I felt this was the better fit.

It makes me feel good to know that it was recognized by my manager,

Everybody was saying that my fastball was down, so I was trying to make it happen instead of going back to the basics, ... Anytime I've ever forced it, it seems to take away from it instead of adding to it.

It was nice to be able to throw the ball and hit a spot because I can extend my arm.

They called me into their office, they said their piece, I said my piece -- it was very professional, just tough to take. They were respectful to me. Did I agree with their decision? No. I would have liked to stick around. I told them that over the past 10 days I had made big strides, was close to busting out and that they were making a wrong decision.

They have to do what's best for them, first and foremost. And if that means resting guys, then I can understand that. Does that put more pressure on either team? Of course it does.