30 Quotes by Jeff Suppan

I screwed up, ... I thought I was moving. I'm not a fast runner. I don't know what else to say.

Overall, I thought Esteban threw the ball well and I think I didn't throw the ball as well. Walking five guys, pitching out of the stretch, pitching out of a lot of jams, it's hard to win that way.

Some of these games, it's hard to come up with an explanation. They were able to capitalize on my mistakes and put together some good at-bats, and I didn't make pitches.

My stamina was good, I thought. Obviously my pitch location wasn't as good as I wanted it to be. I'm still predominantly focusing on the fastball. It didn't go everywhere I wanted it to go, but better than last time.

Location has always been No. 1 for me. My location has improved with each start. ... For me, each of my pitches complements another pitch. I've improved on pitches, pitch location, pitch selection and my rhythm.

You like to see the fans appreciate hard work. He's been working real hard and he had a great game today.

It was a phenomenal experience. I got to shake his hand. I kissed his ring. ... You're jelly-legged. I was nervous, but I was nervous in a different way. I couldn't really describe it. My heart was super pounding. I knew what I was being a part of. To actually be there, in Rome, and to get an opportunity like that, I felt very blessed. It was great.

Really I'm just getting ready to pitch, whenever that is.

As a starter you have to be able to adapt to what is put in front of you. Obviously, you don't like to wait that long but sometimes you have to.