464 Quotes by John Gibbons

It says something about the guy, how strong he is. Strong character guys and quality guys, the sun has the tendency to shine on guys like that in the long run.

He's going to be a heck of a pitcher some day,

Very few guys come along like that, once every 20, 30 years, guys who take the game by storm right out of the gates. Hernandez is just way ahead of most 19 year olds, that's the difference. Otherwise these guys don't get here that fast. Same thing with Gooden. I don't know about that comparison yet, but he'd be pretty good if he is.

If it all clicks for this kid, you've got a very good player because he can do everything. He's a five-tool player and those guys are very rare. So when that does happen, those are the kinds of guys that you want out there all the time.

We came back, took the lead and then gave it right back. It's typical of us -- we don't go away,

It's more about the guys on the top of the lineup.

He's been used so much. It's a big game and we wanted to win, but we've got to think about him, too.

We don't need one leader. We just need everyone to come together. Vernon and Zaun and I'm sure the new guys will do their part, too.

If he drives in 60, that would be fine. He's got the knack too for some clutch hits because he puts the ball in play and that's a big thing when you have guys in scoring position.