I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go after that lineup. I'd say 75 percent want to have an idea, and they plan their… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
Clubs are taking away the steal of home. Not only are more pitchers throwing out of the stretch position, but more third basemen are playing closer to the bag. But another reason why nobody does it much anymore is that… — Tony La Russa Copy Share Image
I've said this: If Jim Leyland had been in my place, he'd have the 2,000 wins and I'd have 1,000. Leyland is the greatest. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
There's a bigger difference now than when I first got into professional baseball because that was before guaranteed contracts, before there was a lot… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I think each negotiation should be based on what's the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm careful not to give into theatrics when times are tough, I don't like it when somebody gives into outside pressure and puts on… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
My mind is just a product of 50 years of being taught. I'm no smarter than anyone else, but I've been taught by some… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
If the national government doesn't fix your problem, you've got a problem. You've got to fix it yourself. That's just part of the American… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take.… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I'm very distressed that the report was leaked early so that the initial headline said 'dismissed, fired.' That's 180 degrees from the arrangement we… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
When you don't have the deepest pockets, you better have the best scouting and development. — Tony La Russa Copy Share
I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go… — Tony La Russa Copy Share
