I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.' — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
My eight years in Detroit, obviously, were my most successful years managing. I think that Pittsburgh and Detroit are probably very, very similar. We… — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
You can definitely make them better. A couple of guys have gotten better already. You stay on top of them, you harp on it,… — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
I learned this a long time ago. If you call a guy into your office and shut the door, if there's media around, it… — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
Still. Smokers out there, you know what I'm talking about. That moment, after you've had a huge meal, say at Thanksgiving, when you step… — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
It's well known that I interviewed with Philadelphia last winter, and I'd like to manage again, — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
Everyone in the world disagrees with me, including some managers, but I think managing in the American League is much more difficult for that very reason (having the designated hitter). In the National League, my situation is dictated for me. If I'm behind in the game, I've got to pinch hit. I've got to take my pitcher out. In the… — Jim Leyland Copy Share
We need to have preparation to win. A disciplined team will win more close games over a period of time. — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
Barry Bonds was like Joe Namath or Muhammad Ali. He could make a statement and go out and back it up. Not a lot… — Jim Leyland Copy Share Image
