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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share
I enjoy being out with the fans, I enjoy talking baseball, but to get up and tell my life story... I'm not comfortable doing… — Bruce Sutter Copy Share
