I don't think we did anything wrong tonight. That's the way St. Louis plays, the way Atlanta plays. That's how you have to play to win in the playoffs, fundamentally sound baseball.

I had Novocain from my waist up tonight. Nothing really felt good tonight. Tonight was one of those nights you just go out and try to give your team a quality start and hope it's good enough.

Some guys come out of the chute and do well in spring training, so he's certainly capable. I don't think he'll get four balls the first time up, but he's definitely earned our respect.

That's why I think Roger Clemens is the best pitcher ever. In the era he's been pitching, nothing has been done to benefit the pitcher.

I woke up the next morning and told my wife, 'I must've gotten elbowed or something,' ... My ribs are sore.

We don't want to walk out there and get embarrassed. This is our national pastime. When you have your country's name across your chest, it's on.