Brad Ausmus

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.

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.

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,

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 did what pitchers do when they're successful. He moved the fastball in and out, he kept his pitches down read more

He did what pitchers do when they're successful. He moved the fastball in and out, he kept his pitches down for the most part, and he got away with mistakes when they were up.