417 Quotes by Ned Yost

You get the adrenaline going. The first time out, it happens.

Dave Bush was really, really good. (He) had quick innings, kept his pitch count down, got us through seven. That was big.

You get nervous, but you can't play scared. We've got to get better. That's how you get better. We were awful shaky in the beginning and guys started relaxing a little bit and got better. I was pleased with the way it worked out.

I think we all were (impressed). There's some reason why he has jumped three levels in a year and a half. You could see why today.

Left-handers don't bother him. He has faced them all his life.

Dave Bush really shut down a real talented offensive team. He did a great job, really picked us up. That's two consecutive good starts, so it rested our bullpen and gave us a break that we needed down there, too.

You get a little nervous. But you can't play scared, and we have to get better. We were awful shaky in the beginning, but guys relaxed and started getting better. I was pleased with the work done.

I think that this organization for 12 years had gotten used to losing and you have to break that cycle. That's why 81-81 was a big step for us. It broke the cycle.

The next step will be a bullpen, but when I'm not sure.