I knew I was going to see all you guys when I came over here today. |
I like our team, ... I like our team. |
I managed in Philadelphia for four years. The whole East Coast, obviously, the atmosphere is a lot different than out West or even in Milwaukee, Chicago or any of those cities. There's going to be times, obviously, where you get some people thrown out at home plate. You're going to make decisions that maybe don't go your way, and that's just the way baseball is. |
I told him forget sorry. I'll go down on my back every day for a three-run homer. |
I was told before I came here that they depleted the farm system. But I see a lot of players I like, especially those two kids. They both have great hands and they move their feet well. They look comfortable at this level. |
I wasn't going to come back until he called me. The Yankees organization is special, it's what you think about as a kid. I also knew Joe would be easy to work for. |
I wouldn't bet against him. He's got that element of speed. He's able to put the ball in play and beat out hits. Knowing him, he probably thinks he can go 86 games, not just 56. |
I'll be honest with you. When I first started managing [with the Padres in 1987], I looked at the guys and thought if they worked as hard as I did, we'd be all right. Well, it doesn't work that way. |
I'm going to teach Robbie that when he's done taking 25 grounders, we're not done. There's 25 more. There's always going to be 25 more. |
I'm looking forward to meeting Mr. Steinbrenner. I know he takes a lot of heat -- they say he buys pennants and that -- but I like guys who like to win, and he likes to win. |
If he stays healthy, ... he'll be very, very good. I can see it. |
If you get a guy thrown out and it's not a good play, you should expect to get ripped, ... That's the way it is. I've been raised that way. When you screw up, fess up to it. |
If you're just looking at statistics, ... there's no question [Johnson's the best pitcher], but ... |
In a lot of ways, we're lucky to be where we are. |
It was coming right at my head. He scares me. ... I don't know where to go. |