The Timeline

Alot of these quotes you have probably already heard but it is nice to see how the day went for Nomar. Some select quotes...

He is warming up in short left field when the batting order is given. When it is announced that the No. 2 hitter is Garciaparra, a long standing ovation follows.

"The ovation I got today you don't forget," he said. "It stays with your heart and you appreciate it."

"It was great," he said. "My first game, the ovation I got, things like that you'll never forget. I can't thank them enough. I just hope they know how much I appreciate it."

"It's OK," he said. "I was already packed for a [Red Sox] trip.

"Mom, I've got clean underwear."

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