If Nomo throws strikes, I believe he can still get people out. It's hard to make any decisions, or say anything, when you only see a guy for six or seven innings .

I had to show him I had faith in him and make him believe we trust him. The thing about Jose is he didn't want to let people down. When he signed the big contract, people talked about how much money he made and how he should win every game. When you go to the mound and think, 'I have to do good,' obviously you're going to fail.

I always believe that it's not the way you start, it's the way you finish. If people thought we weren't going to lose one, they're crazy.

Believe me, they know how to come back.

Believe me, ... the Red Sox have been there before and they know how to come out.

We have two weeks to make a decision on playoff roster. He doesn't have to show me. He's got to show his teammates. You don't have to show me anything. I didn't come here to make friends. I came here to be the best manager I can. You got to make those guys believe you are ready to go. If you're not ready to go, I'm sorry and I'll take my chances in a different way.

As I said before the game, I don't believe they would be tired. As soon as you put a uniform on, you forget about pains.

I think that's one of the best plays I've ever seen by an infielder. I had people calling me about it. They didn't believe it.

I believe in him. He's got to get better.