All Tony La Russa Quotes
- 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 have… Arrangement
- Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of… Abilities
- The thing I learned when I was playing was that your best way of winning was to make it difficult for the other team to… Best
- Even when you have three strikes, you're still not out. There is always something else you can do. Always Something
- I'm ready to do something different. Inspirational
- 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. That's… Animal
- I'm a great believer in the character of the club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency… Believer
- 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 a… Careful
- It's a really neat and special coincidence, but it's nothing but a coincidence. This wasn't set up to give Matt that honor. It's just the… Coincidence
- Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was. Bad
- Pressure comes when someone calls on you to perform a task for which you are unprepared. Calls
- If you watch the history of baseball, teams come back, and sometimes they could have come back, but they give in or give up. Baseball
- I think the guys that get to the All-Star Game deserve a lot of credit. They deserve their opportunity to get out there and let… All
- If you try to give them a scheme, most hitters will rebel. Give
- Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you. Comfort
- In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach. Best
- To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time. Conscientious
- There are always distractions, if you allow them. Allow