He was my best friend and I miss him already. He was my mentor and my idol and he meant everything to me, and I'm going to miss him very, very much. |
He was the greatest ambassador you'd ever want to find for college baseball and the University of Southern California. He was a Trojan through and through. |
He was to people all over the world what a baseball player was supposed to be like, |
I am able to speak at many, many functions, ... The reason I support the United Way is that it does so much good in our country. A lot of people, like all of you gathered here today, are always willing to help. It's something that makes this country great. It's always good to meet people and to break bread with them. |
I am enthused and excited to be named the honorary starter. Waving the green flag is like swinging a bat; it's all in the wrists. |
I am enthused, and excited to be named the Honorary Starter. Waving the green flag is like swinging a bat; it's all in the wrists. |
I believe managing is like holding a dove in your hand. If you hold it too tightly you kill it, but if you hold it too loosely, you lose it. |
I bleed Dodger blue and when I die, I'm going to the big Dodger in the sky. |
I can't match him up. |
I love doubleheaders. That way I get to keep my uniform on longer. |
I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help. |
I think taking away baseball and girls softball was terrible. All of our games, the park was full. When we went to watch our softball team play, the park was full. All countries are starting to play baseball. We need to get it back. |
I think they (the Treasury Department) are just trying to stop Cuba from making money because of sanctions. Because they have offered to give their earnings to the victims of Katrina I think they will be allowed to play. |
I told him, 'You will be a major league manager. You have the ability, you have the knowledge and certainly have the correct attitude,' |
I traveled 2,500 miles to have lunch with you all. It's a good lunch, ... But you have to care. |