Felipe Alou

It was obvious we were stalling like a hurricane in the middle of the ocean, ... not going anywhere, so read more

It was obvious we were stalling like a hurricane in the middle of the ocean, ... not going anywhere, so why not give the young guys a shot?

I've seen him pitch a lot. He looks stronger physically from what I've seen and seems to be throwing harder. read more

I've seen him pitch a lot. He looks stronger physically from what I've seen and seems to be throwing harder. He's (looking) a lot better.

He's a veteran guy, get his bat in the lineup.

He's a veteran guy, get his bat in the lineup.

There's no way we're going to get him on that bus — not even on a helicopter.

There's no way we're going to get him on that bus — not even on a helicopter.

He made tons of big pitches. It is hard to believe that a guy making his first start would be read more

He made tons of big pitches. It is hard to believe that a guy making his first start would be so sharp. You do not find a guy throwing eight innings on his first start.