488 Quotes by Jim Tracy

It doesn't get any better than that. It's what we've been talking about all spring - we went up there looking for something good to take a swing at.

It's kind of unfortunate when you consider how the offense is playing, and you get pitched right out of the game.

Duke did a fine job. It was a quality start and he gave an opportunity for the club to win. I don't know how much more you can ask.

I don't want Jason Bay to do anything other than be the player he's been here for the last two years.

I don't think Curt Schilling was out there to hurt people. Period. When you start hitting people in the head, you need to be very careful with that.

I think he has a chance be a terrific offensive player. But part of becoming a great offensive player is having a full understanding of the strike zone and understand what pitchers try to do to him in certain situations. The only way you get to that point is you keep carrying the bat to the plate.

Duffy is an important piece at the top of our lineup. That's an ideal spot for him. When he gets on first base, he can be a very disruptive player as fast as he is.

Giving up four or five runs through five innings with your starter ... that's a lot of runs to give up and expect to win.

It's going to be tough to score off us in the latter part of the game. If a starter has the know-how and capability of getting 18 outs with a slim lead, we're in pretty good shape.