Buck Martinez Quotes (107 Quotes)

When they got a good pitch to hit, they didn't miss it. They pitched very effectively to the heart of our order. We hit some balls hard. They made quality pitches when they had to.

I was in the dugout and from the angle of it and at the moment I saw it happen, I thought he left early.

We felt like we could make some pitches on (Choi). Unfortunately he got enough of it to hit it over the fence and that was huge for them.

You come in with a lot of anxiety about whether or not you remember (how to manage), but it is like riding a bike. I think it's something that comes back to you very quickly.

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.

You go up there with the idea of being selective. This way, the guys who throw strikes have the advantage. ... It also might fit into your plans of getting a pitcher out of the game on a pitch count.

I sensed it was a kind of a bitter moment for them both. I've known them both for a long time, and we really thought they would bring a lot to our team. Then we got down into the numbers of the things and it just didn't work out.