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Tony La Russa Quotes

American - Coach | October 4, 1944 -

I've been so fortunate in life to have worked for such great organizations, with great owners and general managers and all the great players, along with the support of my family.

Life Family Great Support Fortunate

If you watch the history of baseball, teams come back, and sometimes they could have come back, but they give in or give up.

History Baseball You Back Sometimes

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 the baseball fandom see them.

Opportunity Baseball Game Think See

Clubs are taking away the steal of home. Not only are more pitchers throwing out of the stretch position, but more third basemen are playing closer to the bag. But another reason why nobody does it much anymore is that some guys, no matter how fast they are, just aren't comfortable trying to steal home.

Home Bag Trying Fast Nobody Why

I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go after that lineup. I'd say 75 percent want to have an idea, and they plan their attack. I know that 75 percent of hitters do not have that same type of plan against a pitcher.

Game Think Plan Growing Know Want

If you try to give them a scheme, most hitters will rebel.

You Rebel Will Try Give Most

The arc of Ken Griffey Jr.'s swing has gotten bigger than when he hit line drives. Juan Gonzalez is a terrific power hitter, too.

Power Swing Line Bigger Hitter He

It's a sensitive thing, playing major league baseball.

Baseball Playing Sensitive Major

I've said this: If Jim Leyland had been in my place, he'd have the 2,000 wins and I'd have 1,000. Leyland is the greatest.

Place Said Greatest Been He Wins

I don't miss being in the dugout - I'll make that clear.

Miss Being Clear Make Dugout

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.

Heart Best Do Your Best End You

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.

Time Effort Me You More Umpire

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