57 Quotes by Brandon Backe

I think (it would be fitting) for the fans especially, ... The fans deserve it; we deserve it. It would be great to go out and win tomorrow.

Man. I was just ... actually, probably, I don't know, ... I was so wound up. It didn't seem like we probably were going to get it. I thought it would be tied. But Eric and (shortstop) Adam (Everett) turned it, and here we are.

This whole game I felt like I did pretty good,

To be honest with you, I think last year it maybe was a little bit more potent in the lineup,

Warming up before the game, I felt really good. I was really excited to get out there today finally and have my first start of the season and actually do well. It was awesome for me to get out there because it's something I'd been waiting on for a week.

Everything felt pretty good. I'm looking forward to getting that first start under my belt and get the season under way.

Everything else is fine. My parents are good, my family's good.

The success that I had last year against (the Cardinals) is definitely a big confidence boost, and it just allows me to know inside that I can defeat them and do well against them,

The success that I had in the playoffs last year helps me relax,