My relationship with George Steinbrenner was great. He was the boss, and I accepted that. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
There will be a time when everyone on the team is going to contribute to winning a pennant. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I think there's more of opportunity to win games in the National League than the American League because there are more decisions… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
In regards to steroids, I think we're all to blame, all of baseball. I never realized how far-reaching this problem has been. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Major league baseball is about the history of the game. Baseball history is so important. It's so much more than money. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
As a player, to me the Dodgers were the Yankees of the National League because... you either loved them or you hated… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
You're always in the storm's eye, so to speak, when you're with the Yankees. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I can understand the fact you don't want the ball slipping out of a pitcher's hand because someone can get hurt. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
You get to the big leagues, and you think, 'Can I do this stuff?' Then you take the first pitch down the… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
As a supporter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and their Home Run Challenge program, I am extremely grateful for the valuable partnerships… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Not that managing in the American League is easy, but this is certainly different. I'll have to have somebody poke me in… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
You could have the bases loaded, and you bring up the best pinch-hitter in the world to pinch hit, he hits into… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
A lot of pitchers today are afraid of the ball. Warren Spahn pinch-hit for me when I was a rookie. He hit… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Scott Boras, I've known for a long time. We were both in the Cardinals organization. I'm a lot older than Scott. He's… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Even though I was never a Yankee fan until I put on the uniform, when you think about the deep history of… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I do love the feeling of a big win. But you don't have to have a World Series ring to be a… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I've enjoyed my time in the American League, the fans of Southern California and other friendships. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Baseball has changed dramatically since I began my tenure with the Yankees. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Jerry Coleman was the kind of player who made me proud to wear the pinstripes. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I knew what the Dodgers uniform represented as a kid growing up in Brooklyn. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
The game itself is an autonomous game, but everybody is a part of it. No contribution is too small. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
At 7-1, your pitching has obviously controlled that other team. At 16-10, I'm not sure when it's safe. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I played for 18 years, but the only thing that meant anything to me was the World Series. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
After you manage the Yankees for 12 years, it's really tough to envision going somewhere else. But then the Dodgers called. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I know in the heat of battle, it's hard not to get angry, especially in the 19th inning. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Pitchers make adjustments, and it's up to the hitters to readjust and sort of tweak what they do. — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
When we lost I couldn't sleep at night. When we win I can't sleep at night. But when you win, you wake… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
When I was 16 years old, my brother Frank said, 'You'd better become a catcher, because you're too big and fat to… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
Years ago, you never concerned yourself with pitch counts. Now, with statistics telling you that between this number and that number bad… — Joe Torre Copy Share Image
I won't be managing the Mets. I am closing the door on managing the Mets and probably everybody else. — Joe Torre Copy Share
It's nice to be in first place. But just because you're not on a winner doesn't mean you're a loser. — Joe Torre Copy Share
Winning is a lot of fun. I remember having a meeting a couple years ago and telling the guys: 'You're not enjoying yourselves.' O'Neill… — Joe Torre Copy Share
If all of us who love baseball and are doing our jobs, then those who get the game from us will be as proud… — Joe Torre Copy Share
'Million Dollar Arm' touches on many of the Safe At Home Foundation's core values, such as children, teamwork and family. — Joe Torre Copy Share
Kids are much more intuitive these days. Not that I'm crazy about what's on TV, but they know so much these days. — Joe Torre Copy Share
I played for 18 years, but the only thing that meant anything to me was the World Series. — Joe Torre Copy Share
When you sign on to do a job, you hope you'll be able to get it done. But that's not always in your control. — Joe Torre Copy Share
The second you think you've arrived, someone passes you. You have to always be in pursuit. — Joe Torre Copy Share
Scott Boras, I've known for a long time. We were both in the Cardinals organization. I'm a lot older than Scott. He's a very… — Joe Torre Copy Share
Every place where I played or managed is special to me because of the memories and the friendships that each afforded me. — Joe Torre Copy Share
