25 Quotes by Paul Mainieri

We have no reason whatsoever to take Cleveland State lightly. They've lost a lot of tough games this year, and this will probably be the biggest game of the year for them.

If we play our game - pitch as well as we can and play good defense - do the things that we do, then I think we can compete with South Florida and have some good results this weekend.

He's a little sore still. But we're hoping everything we'll come out okay after the tests.

He's been so reliable for us coming in, throwing strikes, changing speeds. And he's been like that all year for us.

He's been a great lead-off hitter for us, just like I envisioned he would be.

He wasn't laboring. It was an easy 99 pitches. He'll be fine for Sunday.

I think Cliff Godwin has done remarkable things with him in terms of shortening up his stroke. Even though he had great years the last couple years, sometimes his swing got a little bit long and there were certain kinds of pitchers that could get him out. I don't think there's any kind of pitchers that can get him out now.

I thought in the second inning we had some really big hits and that kind of set the tone for the game. It was great to see some guys come through with some clutch hitting. I think we showed that we're capable of being a good offensive team when everybody's clicking and swinging the bats the way that they can.

That was a tough decision, but I think I would have done the same thing.