This excitement isn't just about the fun of baseball. It's not about the prize. It's about the gloating and rubbing their noses in it. The "Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah-Nah! We beat you!" taunting if you will, that comes with the winning.
Harry Shearer - Dog Announcer

“If that's not Shaquille O'Neal in left, that baby's outta here.”
Bob Uecker - Harry Doyle

“- Reporter at Spring Training: Where do the Sox rank in terms of importance in your life?
- Ben: I say the Red Sox... sex... and breathing.”
Steve Levy - Reporter at Spring Training
Jimmy Fallon - Ben

“Careful, kid. They'll break your heart.”

Lenny Clarke - Uncle Carl

“God... if You can hear me, please... send me one real baseball player. That's all I ask. And if you can't grant me that then... well... you might as well just strike me dead right here and now.”
Scott Bakula - Gus Cantrell