Ian Snell Game Quotations

I watched the tape of that game a lot over the winter. I know that's the type of pitcher I can be in the major leagues. A game like that makes you feel that you can rise to any challenge.

I was just trying to keep my team in the game. I wanted to throw five, at least, and get the game to the bullpen. I was hoping we could score some runs, so that the bullpen could do (its) job.

I made some good pitches, some bad pitches. I was just trying to keep my team in the game as much as I can. The boos were kind of getting to me, but I gutted it out. I wanted to show how big my heart is.

It was a big game for me. Just to show myself that I can be here, pitch to big league hitters, get them out and throw my fastball and other pitches.

It was a big game for me to show myself that I belong here. I was pretty mad today. I pitched with a chip on my shoulder. When they got hits, it was making me mad. ... I focused that anger on throwing strikes.

I told myself then to keep my head in the game and keep throwing strikes.