98 Quotes by Brad Ausmus

He'll hit this year and then he'll be back next year going for 500 (home runs). This isn't the last of Jeff Bagwell.

When he took himself out of the second game (Tuesday) I became a little concerned about him. He'll make that decision, and he'll be honest with himself and the organization.

To come out and lose again and to lose like this is draining.

He's always been one of the better offensive players in the game. Despite the fact that he's 40 years old, he continues to be one of the better offensive players. He's a huge part of our offense. We need him to hit like he has for this team to do well.

He's got the mental fortitude to block everything out and just focus on the hitter, focus on the task and then execute the pitch to get that hitter out. Andy would be my guy.

He is the strongest-minded pitcher I've ever played with. He has the ability to put pain and discomfort behind him and focus on nothing but the catcher's mitt. He's amazing.

He is the most likely of all the young players on the team to become a team leader. Other players will want to look to him as his career progresses.

I think you learn to understand although you may be down, you're not out.

I think it's ridiculous, ... that Major League Baseball would stick its nose into this business all of sudden, when we're down 0-2 in the World Series, having never mentioned it for 81 regular-season games or five postseason games.