NL DIVISION SERIES: CARDINALS v DIAMONDBACKS

October 1, 2002

Junior Spivey

JUNIOR SPIVEY: I feel good about it. I had playoff experience in the minor leagues. I feel pretty good going into it.

JUNIOR SPIVEY: It's definitely true. In the post-season, pitching and defense is what it's all about. We're going to have to minimize our mistakes out there, make the plays.

JUNIOR SPIVEY: Everyone is going to have to step up and do their job. We have a deep bench. Anyone can go out there and fill in. Well, you can't fill Gonzo's shoes. It's going to take a team effort. Everyone is going to have to step up and do what he can, hitting and running, doing the little things to basically get over the hump. It's going to take all nine of us out of there to do the job - all 25 to be exact.

JUNIOR SPIVEY: He brings so much. He's part of our success this year. He stepped in, just done an unbelievable job this year. He's definitely a talented ball player. He's a veteran player. He brings so much energy, sparkplug. He can hit in any situation. It's definitely a plus. He brings a defensive glove. He's a good ball player.

JUNIOR SPIVEY: I faced him once this year. He's a power pitcher. He reminds me of Schilling. He's going to come right at you. He has good stuff. It's going to be a challenge. It's going to be a fight. So I'm just expecting to bring a hard fast ball. Going to have to be ready to hit.

JUNIOR SPIVEY: Stick to my same routine. I'm not going to try to change anything. I mean, I'll do whatever got me here, up to this point. I'm just not trying to get caught up in the hype. You know, it's a ballgame. You approach it the same. Basically you just have to bring up your level of concentration and focus. That's the key components for me as a ball player. That's the way I'm going to approach it.