When you feel like you're going to have a low-scoring game, why not have one of your better hitters have a chance?… — Dave Martinez Always Copy Share Image
Umpires are supposed to be non-confrontational - they're supposed to uphold the peace on the baseball field. — Dave Martinez Baseball Copy Share Image
I never took things for granted. I always told myself to keep working hard, come to the ballpark ready to play, and… — Dave Martinez Chance Copy Share Image
There's a lot of good Latin personnel out in baseball, coaching, in the front office, and it's nice to be recognized. But… — Dave Martinez Anything Copy Share Image
In my first press conference I said, 'I'm here to win.' If you don't think that way, or any player thinks that… — Dave Martinez Game Copy Share Image
I prepared myself for years to be where I'm at now, and I try to focus on the here and now. — Dave Martinez Focus Copy Share Image
You have to take care of the seconds. The minutes, the hours, and the days will take care of themselves. — Dave Martinez Care Copy Share Image
Through process and preparation and going through all of the interviews, I've learned a lot about myself and my skills. — Dave Martinez Interviews Copy Share Image
At 21, I'm too young to be considered just a defensive outfielder. — Dave Martinez Considered Copy Share Image
Building relationships. Communicating. Trust. Those are three things I've kind of instilled myself with. — Dave Martinez Building Copy Share Image
My dad was big about talking about baseball and Latin players. — Dave Martinez About Copy Share Image
I had some pretty good teachers. I learned how to play the game the right way. — Dave Martinez Game Copy Share Image
I've had many managers, and learned a lot from them, the good ones always stayed even-keeled, never rode the waves. — Dave Martinez Always Copy Share Image
Everyone keeps telling me how young I am, but if the right opportunity comes up, I'm ready to manage. — Dave Martinez I am Copy Share Image
I don't care what a guy can't do. Tell me what a guy can do and let's make the best of that.… — Dave Martinez Best Copy Share Image
When I look back, I think I just never got the opportunity to play every day. — Dave Martinez Day Copy Share Image
It's all about communication, culture and competing every day. — Dave Martinez Communication Copy Share Image
Let them know that we care, even when they have a bad game and not a good game, let them know that… — Dave Martinez Always Copy Share Image
Sometimes you need to have a tough conversation or face a tough situation, and take it head on. — Dave Martinez Communication Copy Share Image
