19 Quotes by Stan Cliburn

Naturally, this wasn't the way we wanted to start. We would have liked to have put on a better show.

I always preach, attack the fastball. We set the stage in the ninth and both hitters got a 2-1 fastball.

He wanted to prove something to us. He was saying 'You might have given up on us once but I'm going to show you.' We're glad to have him back, and he's going to be a big part of our team. He's an inspiration to our clubhouse chemistry, and I'm big on that.

Knowing him, he'll want to get in the lineup as soon as he can.

Our guys are forcing the action. They're making the other team make mistakes and taking advantage.

I think pitchers always have the advantage this time of year. Our pitching has been outstanding, and it's good to get the bats going.

With the talent we have here, that's a real, real good possibility that we're going to end that drought in '97 when the Red Wings won their last championship. I'm the man to do it and I think I can back it up.

Bell makes two perfect pitches, pitches that are tough to hit in any league.

It was an electric week. Great weather, great fan support ... if this is any indication of the rest of the season, it's going to be a summer to remember.