Al Leiter Quotes

"I grew up in a humble existence. I think it made me much more mentally tough. I played angry, with a chip on my shoulder. I think you have to perform with a rage to do this job."

"Leiter, 39, nowadays adheres to a strict blister-and-callus-fighting regimen."

"He has good ideas, and he's going to be good, ... It's just a matter of whatever else it entails as far as managing people. I don't know him that well. He seems to be a nice enough guy."

"I didn't do my job."

"It was an absolute joy coming back to the organization that I started in. I hadn't experienced a meaningful relief role since 1993, when I came back from some injuries and was basically setting up for Duane Ward in the postseason."

"I'm going to sense and feel the pride of wearing the 'USA' on my chest."