“I toss a ball into the stands whenever I'm (catching) balls in the outfield in pre-game warm-ups. Just to see their faces when they get it, it's awesome, it's great.”
“I never thought I could do this. Who knew I could do this? Not me. I just go after the hitters and try to learn something every day. I haven't been fancy these last couple of weeks. Throwing just fastballs.”
“[Both came on fastballs, the pitch Cordero has ridden to a franchise-record 44 saves.] All the guys went out there today and battled all day, and I throw one inning and I blow it, ... I just want to throw stuff. I'm just upset.”
“[Cordero had appeared in 72 games. When asked if all the work was wearing on him, he said...] It could be. You always get tired. That's no excuse. I still got to go out there and make the pitches. Being tired is no excuse.”
“From early on, we found out that these fans know the game. They have our backs, and however this season plays out, we're looking to be playing in front of them next year.”