(Johnny) Damon and (Derek) Jeter won't need much coaching. They know how to run the bases. The rest of them will need a stop sign now and then. |
A lot of guys say, 'I'm not going to bring that many guys in that have managed,' but Joe tries to surround himself with good people. I think the people we've got are quality people, and Joe lets us do our thing. Being around Joe since spring training, you can see why he's such a great manager. He relies on his staff. And yet, when there's a tough decision to be made, he makes it. |
A lot of guys, if you say to them, 'Hey, you could work on this or that,' they'll look at you and tell you that you're crazy. Jason isn't like that. |
Brian and I talked. We're pretty much on the same page, ... Nothing's been finalized. |
Brian and I talked. We're pretty much on the same page. Nothing's been finalized. |
Everybody thinks I'm such a hard-ass. Lemme tell you, if you're a veteran, I'm going to give you your space. In that regard, I've definitely matured a lot. |
He has a chance to be something special. He's a good kid, and he wants to be good. He wants to get better. |
He should be playing on ESPN poker because he's been very close to the vest, |
He should be playing on ESPN poker because he's been very close to the vest. |
I coach by the scoreboard, ... If we are up or tied, I am going to be aggressive. If we are down three or four runs, I will shut it down. |
I don't have any problem with them. |
I don't have to get up there and say, 'Let's go!' to guys like that. Now guys like [rookie outfielder] Marlon Byrd , I don't know. I hear he has an excellent work ethic. But the younger guys, they may hear from me. |
I don't think it's going to be as tough as everyone thinks it's going to be as far as the atmosphere. |
I feel like I was cheated not being able to make it to the Little League World Series as a kid. |
I haven't made any decisions yet. |