They're motivated to fend off the Japanese to make sure they don't have to meet again if they advance.
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It's a pretty accomplished, pretty talented roster. ... We feel this is our best foot forward with an opportunity to win this tournament.Buck Martinez
We're feeling like we got kicked in the stomach. It's a very quiet locker room. It's a tough day. I'm not shocked by any means. The one thing we have learned very quickly in international play is anything can happen. You put your flag on your chest, and people get fueled by that. You see exceptional things being done.
Buck Martinez
I still think anybody on this team can win a game for us. But we'll think about (substitutions) more tomorrow.
Buck Martinez
Now we have two days off before we play again. Certainly having the game in hand and now our record is 1-1 with the prospects of Roger Clemens going against Mexico on Thursday, it's a pretty good situation.
Buck Martinez
This reflects the cultural aspect of the United States. We are a melting pot of so many different cultures. To stand next to one another on this team is going to be a special opportunity for everybody to recognize that we are all the same and we are all represented. We are all united in the common cause of representing the United States.
Buck Martinez
I don't know that it's pressure, but I think it's a responsibility that they all sense. These guys, when you look around the field, I don't think their vocabulary includes 'pressure.' They like the competition. They like the challenge. And I think the challenge for us is to win this tournament, and they're aware of that.
Buck Martinez
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