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“We all got a sniff of what playoff hockey is like. We know you have to elevate your game.”
Jeff Carter
“I saw how it elevated pitchers internally. They just felt better about themselves. And we need to elevate our pitchers. It's contagious. Good hitting is contagious. Good pitching is also contagious. Guys want to keep up with the club.”
Joe Maddon
“I've been on the elevator for a couple of years.”
Andy Phillips
“The first four innings were really good, then it looked like he was elevating the ball a little. That's where they hurt him.”
Joe Torre
“He was getting ground ball after ground ball, then he elevated a couple of pitches and they let him know about it. I thought he threw the ball good when he had the location he needed.”
“He's never been able to elevate his game to where he is comfortable and to where he was last year. Maybe this trip tomorrow we'll find out why.”
“He is the first chef-restaurateur who has dared to admit openly, and even elevate to the status of a doctrine, his belief that a chef can serve his customers with the world's finest food without constantly slaving at the stove himself. ... I have a very modern way of thinking; the chef is there to lead the team and not just to sit behind the piano.”
Alain Ducasse
“He steps up and makes big shots. He understands how to clear himself and elevate over guys and get a shot.”
Kobe Bryant
“The one thing that's evident is that when some players got elevated in bigger roles, they've played even better. I still think there's players that have more to offer in a bigger role. They're always looking for a bigger role, and now they get their opportunity.”
Lindy Ruff
“He had a couple good innings, then his pitch count got a little elevated and we were hoping that he could get through six. He found a second wind and he got through seven and eight.”
Mike Scioscia
