My first year in the big leagues, I made $17,000. It was easy to go out and get another $17,000 relief pitcher. I never worried about innings or pitches. I just pitched. — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
Pitchers are going to break. You can limit their pitches and limit their innings, and they're still going to blow out. Pitching is hard on the arm. — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
I have an older son, Josh, and growing up, he just didn't care that much for baseball. And that was fine. But Chaddie, he… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
It's not good or bad, but closers have changed things. I don't think you are going to win a World Series without one. Where… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
I could throw pretty hard. I might strike out 16 guys, but I might walk 10. I mean, I was wild. — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
Young pitchers don't throw enough in the minor leagues, and when they get to the majors, they don't have the stamina; their arms haven't… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
When I played, I never needed the spotlight, nor did I want it. I simply wanted to play baseball and be respected by my… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
It just tickles me still when you see Roger Clemens, as great as he is, throw a split-finger and the hitter just swings and… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
My first year in the big leagues, I made $17,000. It was easy to go out and get another $17,000 relief pitcher. I never… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
It's that way all the way down the line. I've got a boy coaching college ball and another son coaching high school. All the… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
My sons remember me most as a Cardinal. My one son is 26 years old, and I don't think he's ever seen me without… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
I'm certainly thankful for what the Cubs did for me. I respect their organization. It's the same way with the Atlanta Braves, an awfully… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share Image
