151 Quotes by John Smoltz

If we had to lose and if one person basically was the reason -- you never want to lose -- but you didn't mind it being Kirby Puckett. When he made the catch and when he hit the home run you could tell the whole thing had turned.

I knew coming into this, ... that things like this were possible.

I don't know any other way to do it. I take the mound with the focus that we can't lose. I've had that feeling for a long time.

I'm really not interested in this being a ticket to the Hall of Fame, me being a closer, ... My energy is better suited to starting.

I don't know anyone in the history of the game who went through more to start out.

I'm more concerned about the five of us getting it right. We're the momentum. It has nothing to do with the bullpen. We have to be able to set the standard each day.

I don't count the first one, because I just made a terrible pitch. After that, tip your hat, because that was a ball and he hit it out of the park.

I mixed it up enough. Those are fun games to play when you can do them quick and win.

If I had until late February to make this decision, then it would be a no-brainer. I'd know exactly where I stood at that point. But right now, this is the best decision.