Brad Ausmus

I don't think he was feeling 100 percent, but with Andy Pettitte, he's got the mental wherewithal to overcome any read more

I don't think he was feeling 100 percent, but with Andy Pettitte, he's got the mental wherewithal to overcome any type of tenderness and soreness with brainpower,

I think he feels the door has been opened, and he's getting some shoves from behind.

I think he feels the door has been opened, and he's getting some shoves from behind.

Andy didn't have his best stuff. Certainly the Pirates hitters battled with every single pitch. Whether it was to foul read more

Andy didn't have his best stuff. Certainly the Pirates hitters battled with every single pitch. Whether it was to foul it off or take a ball, nothing came easy.

He's tough to compare to anyone, I think, because of not only his success but the longevity of his success. read more

He's tough to compare to anyone, I think, because of not only his success but the longevity of his success. I mean, who pitches for 20-some years and has only one losing season and at the age of 43 has a sub-2.00 ERA?

I don't think he ever had a real good feel for his mechanics and release point. Whether it was related read more

I don't think he ever had a real good feel for his mechanics and release point. Whether it was related to the ball hitting him in the knee or not, I don't know. He always battles you, whether he has his best stuff or not. He has an ability to focus even when he's in pain. It was just a day when the Cardinals were better than us.