There was plenty of content coming out of Game 2 of the ALDS today, but I thought I would share the quotes that didn’t quite make the cut.

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Don Kelly

On his thoughts heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, knowing he may have to bat with the game on the line

Even before the inning, you are thinking about what could happen. If I am managing the other team and if they get a guy on third with one out and Miggy’s coming up, I am walking both guys.

On being able to come through in the ninth

That’s been my whole career, just keep on grinding it, battling it. I was able to come through tonight.

Alex Avila

On getting the 2-0 start and if the A’s are on the ropes

It’s hard to win three in a row but we saw they knocked out arguably one of the best teams in baseball, in the Rangers. They are a good team and that would be our goal for Tuesday

On Don Kelly lifting Prince Fielder in the air following his winning sac fly

That doesn’t surprise me. Donny is sneaky strong.

Avisail Garcia

On Don Kelly’s sac fly

It’s not easy, pinch hitting. We try to do the best with what we can do. He tried to do his best and he got it. He got the hit. He works hard for that all the time.

Miguel Cabrera

On the 2-0 lead

We are in the playoffs. We gotta win every game. At home or on the road. We have to believe we can win anywhere. Right now, we are in good position. It doesn’t mean its over.

On the Tigers getting contributions from a lot of guys

We need everybody in the roster, like we did today. It’s not about one guy, it’s not about the nine starters. It’s about everyone.

Gerald Laird

On the Tigers being able to answer the scores of the A’s

This came is full momentum. When you score runs and are able to comeback and take the lead after being down, the momentum comes on your side. It’s all about momentum. I like the way we bounced back in crucial situations. It just says a lot about our team.

It feels great. We all love Donnie. He’s been up and down all year. He’s a big part of this team.

Prince Fielder

On Alburquerque kissing the ball

I have never seen that before, ever. I thought it was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.