Clint Hurdle Best Quotations

We've got to play and win games. That's the best answer to all the baggage that any group will carry here that plays in Colorado from the previous records. This group has an opportunity to define itself and separate themselves from some of that baggage.

He didn't have his best stuff tonight. His command wasn't nearly what it has been in the past. He had a four-run cushion, wasn't really able to capitalize on it. But he still left the game with a lead, so it wasn't a lost effort by any means. He battled.

He didn't crack. It was a good outing for him, not having his best stuff and the conditions as they were with the wind, and to keep making pitches through the four innings and put zeros on the board, it was a good outing.

He understands the mentality of why we use him in the ninth in close ballgames because he's the best pitcher we have available out there,

We weren't at our best offensively. Batista didn't make it any easier on us.

With respect to the privacy of himself and his family, I'm not going to make any comment on his condition, other than the fact we believe it's in his best interest to put him on the disabled list. The doctors acquired all the information they needed.

I've had a number of people come up to me this spring, unsolicited, and tell me that he's the best defensive catcher in the National League.

His counts got cleaner. He started with an inconsistent command, behind in counts. He got better as the game went on. There's better there, but that's winning without your best stuff early and then tightening up as you go along.

His demeanor, his rhythm, the pace of game -- all of that is what you expect and what you need from your No. 1 starter. That's something he can bring every night, whether his best stuff's with him or not.

If you watch the game, you know why. He's the best defensive catcher we have had here. Defensively, he is a playmaker . . .

He's strung together probably two of the best games in the big leagues.

He's the best hitter in the league that nobody knows about.

He's the best hitter in the league that nobody knows about, from my perspective. He's starting to get talked about more, but he's a real good hitter.

The game's at home and you're tied. It's not a save situation. I thought (Fuentes) gave us the best shot to get to the ninth and score a run.

It's not something we drew up in the dirt. Our best chance was to put him on.

He's not making his best pitches in traffic in his three starts so far. That's the next step for him.