94 Quotes by Jason Varitek

We need to get back there, get our fans behind us and scratch one out.

We've had a lot of changes in this organization for a team that has just come off a world championship and was able to work its way back into the playoffs,

This team can hit a lot better than we are right now, and I think we're going to. I don't know if it's a cycle. I don't know what you can call it. But I think this team can hit a lot better.

This was big, because we gave away the first game (7-6 in 12 innings) and we got pounded (8-1) in the second one.

What am I thinking? The guy on the mound was pretty frustrated. He was just frustrated with the strike zone. He had a tough time throwing strikes. That's all. I don't think he threw at Trot, by no means. I think he had a frustrating day.

We have experience. That's all. All you can say is we're not going to quit, no matter what happens.

There?s a few I?m going to have to learn, but we still have two weeks left so that?s the good part. It?s important for me these next couple of weeks, just on a personal level. I need to play. I need to get at bats. I need to accelerate my play. I need to see pitchers. There?s a lot to be done.

I've played with these guys for a very long time and won a championship with these guys, so they're very special to me. Doug, Kevin, Johnny and Bill brought intangibles of playing hard, getting dirty and grinding out games. You appreciate playing with people like that, and you hope that it isn't lost by whoever they do bring in.

The slider didn't really break. I didn't think he hit it that good.