Some have said that I can accept inadequacies in my players but not in umpires. That completely misses the point. I can't tolerate anyone's mistake. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
Team speed for Christ's sake. You got bleeping' bleep bleep little fleas on the bleeping' bases getting picked off, trying to steal, getting thrown out, taking runs away from you. You get some big bleep bleepers that can hit the… — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
The key step for an infielder is the first one, to the left or right, but before the ball is hit. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get a hold of one, Frank,'… — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
There was nothing to keep him (Cal Ripken, Jr.) from being a star in the Major Leagues. That was inevitable. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
A manager's job is simple. For one hundred sixty-two games you try not to screw up all that smart stuff your organization did last… — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the… — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
The guy who says, 'I love the challenge of managing,' is one step from being out of a job. I don't welcome any challenge.… — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
The key step for an infielder is the first one, but before the ball is hit. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
In baseball, you can't kill the clock. You've got to give the other man his chance. That's why this is the greatest game. — Earl Weaver Copy Share Image
