`The guy's just a professional hitter. When I coached with the Orioles, I saw Boggs playing in Pawtucket and you knew back then he was going to be a good hitter. He has stood the test of time.` - Cleveland GM John Hart.

`When Boggs played in Boston, it didn't really matter where you pitched him ... every time I looked to my left, he'd be pulling up to second base.` - Indians SS Omar Vizquel.

`I didn't play, but at least I was here to shake his hand. Tonight was certainly Wade's night. He tried to sneak around us in the locker room after the game, but we nailed him with the champagne.` - Injured Rays SS Kevin Stocker.

`I'll tell you right now that I'm just grateful to be a part of history. Just for me to make my debut on his day is icing on the cake.` - Indians OF Dave Roberts, who stroked three hits in his major-league debut.

`It's unbelievable the way Wade was able to clutch up and hit that homer.` - Rays infielder David Lamb.

`I didn't enjoy it [Boggs' hit] until an inning later. When it happened, I felt sick to my stomach.` - Indians Manager Mike Hargrove.

`The guy said he was going to trade us something for the ball and I said, `What, one of my kids?' ` - Debbie Boggs.