51.   Players talked about anything happening now that the team is in the playoffs.

52.   Players talked of urgency, personal redemption, saving face.

53.   Players always talk about the quest for respect.

54.   Players indeed talk passionately and sincerely about wanting to win a World Series ring.

55.   Players talk openly about how Messrs. Pierce and Walker have come to trust their teammates by giving up the ball more often.

56.   Players talk.

57.   Players are talking about having a chance to catch Price.

58.   Players talk about it.

59.   Players talk about taking the game to the next level.

60.   Players talk all the time, swapping notes.