Safeco Field is a lot like a National League park. Because of that, we're more of a pitching-defensive type club. Anaheim and Oakland - and even Texas - are more offensive oriented. We're a club that doesn't blow anybody out,… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
When you talk about the American League, you think of Fenway. When you talk about the National League, you think of Wrigley and the fan base that they have in Chicago. — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
There's always, I guess, a philosophy that if you come in, you want to change all the parts, you want to change everything over.… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
I was lucky to go to work every day for 50 years, to a job that I loved. — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
My label in Toronto was 'Stand Pat' and I think that was a fair assessment. I tried to be patient, but if a trade… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
If I was involved with the NFL, I'd seriously consider adopting some of the rules used in Canada. I've heard, unofficially, of course, some… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
Philadelphia loves its team, and being able to win a World Series for the city, fans, players and our Phillies organization meant so much… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
We fought like heck for every player and every advantage, but we knew we were part of something bigger than ourselves. To me, that… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
Baseball is about talent, hard work, and strategy. But at the deepest level, it's about love, integrity, and respect. — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
Building a baseball team is like building a house. You look for the best architects, the best builders - and then you let them… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
I was trying to land an 18-year-old strapping first baseman from Blanco, Texas, population 200. His name was Willie Upshaw. It turned out there… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
No matter how much technology changes scouting, no matter how much free agency and big TV contracts change the business of baseball, I hope… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
What was the first name of the Houston club? It wasn't the Astros. It was the Colt .45s. A lot of guys now will… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
You need to have camaraderie in the clubhouse. Wherever you're working, be it a baseball team or at a business, you want to walk… — Pat Gillick Copy Share Image
