I was in the American League for 16, 17 years, and I think it's a really tough league to compete in. — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
If you watch the history of baseball, teams come back, and sometimes they could have come back, but they give in or… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
There's a bigger difference now than when I first got into professional baseball because that was before guaranteed contracts, before there was… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
You can't put a price on what Mark McGwire brings to the Cardinals organization. The responsibility he accepts is as great as… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I think the guys that get to the All-Star Game deserve a lot of credit. They deserve their opportunity to get out… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I'm very distressed that the report was leaked early so that the initial headline said 'dismissed, fired.' That's 180 degrees from the… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
We never quit trying. I know that's kind of corny, but the fact is we never quit trying. The dugout was alive… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
If you seriously aspire to be a manager in the big leagues, there is a baseball 'book' that one must learn. Alongside… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
Clubs are taking away the steal of home. Not only are more pitchers throwing out of the stretch position, but more third… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I had started law school at Florida State University as a part-timer. I would go two quarters, and they allowed me to… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
The arc of Ken Griffey Jr.'s swing has gotten bigger than when he hit line drives. Juan Gonzalez is a terrific power… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I've said this: If Jim Leyland had been in my place, he'd have the 2,000 wins and I'd have 1,000. Leyland is the greatest. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
There's a bigger difference now than when I first got into professional baseball because that was before guaranteed contracts, before there was a lot… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I think each negotiation should be based on what's the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm careful not to give into theatrics when times are tough, I don't like it when somebody gives into outside pressure and puts on… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
My mind is just a product of 50 years of being taught. I'm no smarter than anyone else, but I've been taught by some… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
If the national government doesn't fix your problem, you've got a problem. You've got to fix it yourself. That's just part of the American… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take.… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm very distressed that the report was leaked early so that the initial headline said 'dismissed, fired.' That's 180 degrees from the arrangement we… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
When you don't have the deepest pockets, you better have the best scouting and development. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
