488 Quotes by Jim Tracy

I saw better life to his fastball, much better life. I can't sit here and tell you what the velocity was, but that will come as he builds himself up. But the life on his fastball, it was there tonight.

I would certainly hope so. At the major-league level, there has to be a lot of nights where five runs are plenty to win.

He's the consummate professional. He plays the game only one way and that's to win. I really think the fans in Pittsburgh are going to love this guy. He's their type of player.

We got a solid pitching performance. Unfortunately, we got two hits.

It's been suggested to J.D. for the time being to back off as far as swinging the bat. Am I saying we will not see him for the rest of the year? I'm not saying that.

I would certainly hope not (intentionally) in spring training. I don't think Curt Schilling goes out there to hurt people.

I say it all the time. I don't need nine guys. I don't need 25 guys. I need 35. You have to be deep enough to tap into the minors to be successful.

He's one of those special players I've dealt with in the six years I've managed in the big leagues.

It's a tough game to lose after the manner in which we came back. One of the first things to stave off on the road is a leadoff walk in the bottom of the ninth. More often than not, it comes back to haunt you, and it did.