29 Quotes by Buck Martinez

The starters are just going to go three innings at the beginning of the tournament. But we think the strength of our team is the relievers.

This is big stuff for our team. There's no doubt about it. I have no hesitations to say that our team is really enthusiastic and that we know what the expectations are. We can't wait to get going.

It's not that much different than what the White Sox have done, what the Angels did in 2002. It's execution, it's fundamentals. They do not make any mistakes.

It's a very quiet locker room right now. I think everybody is feeling like they got kicked in the stomach.

It's unfortunate that we can't take more than 30 because there are a bunch of guys that were committed, just like Eric Chavez.

That's one of the things I'm most proud of is the character of the guys on this roster. They're anxious to step up and play for their country.

I'm sure there are some disappointed people (in Tampa). . . . But at the same time, this might just be a little bit of a higher calling every four years to come and represent your country.

I have no hesitations to say that ... we know what the expectations are.

There were times last year when people looked at the scoreboard and thought my batting average was the temperature.