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Tony La Russa Quotes

If you try to give them a scheme, most hitters will rebel Picture Quote #1

I don’t miss being in the dugout - I’ll make that clear Picture Quote #1

My wife and I, we started a foundation about companion animal rescue, but there’s a group called Performing Animal Welfare Society just outside of Sacramento... and they offered me a job as an elephant keeper Picture Quote #1

You can’t put a price on what Mark McGwire brings to the Cardinals organization. The responsibility he accepts is as great as any number of home runs Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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 and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have Picture Quote #1

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I’m a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

If the national government doesn’t fix your problem, you’ve got a problem. You’ve got to fix it yourself. That’s just part of the American way Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I think each negotiation should be based on what’s the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account Picture Quote #1

You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I’ll settle for being stupid Picture Quote #1

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It’s easy to figure out whether you’re getting stale. All you’ve got to do is look in the mirror and be honest with yourself Picture Quote #1

I had started law school at Florida State University as a part-timer. I would go two quarters, and they allowed me to drop out to play baseball, and then I’d get readmitted in September. I was convinced I was going to be a lawyer and was using my baseball salary to pay my way through school Picture Quote #1

If you seriously aspire to be a manager in the big leagues, there is a baseball ‘book’ that one must learn. Alongside that book, you must practice Spanish. Of 25 players on each roster, sometimes there are between eight and 15 players who speak Spanish Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time Picture Quote #1

There are always distractions, if you allow them Picture Quote #1

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Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you Picture Quote #1

I’m ready to do something different Picture Quote #1

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 your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself Picture Quote #1

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 show for others Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

We never quit trying. I know that’s kind of corny, but the fact is we never quit trying. The dugout was alive even when we were behind. And sometimes it works Picture Quote #1

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Pressure comes when someone calls on you to perform a task for which you are unprepared Picture Quote #1

Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was Picture Quote #1

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 and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have Picture Quote #1

Even when you have three strikes, you’re still not out. There is always something else you can do Picture Quote #1

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 score in the last three innings Picture Quote #1

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If you try to give them a scheme, most hitters will rebel (Tony La Russa Quotes) I don’t miss being in the dugout - I’ll make that clear (Tony La Russa Quotes) My wife and I, we started a foundation about companion animal rescue, but there’s a group called Performing Animal Welfare Society just outside of Sacramento... and they offered me a job as an elephant keeper. (Tony La Russa Quotes) You can’t put a price on what Mark McGwire brings to the Cardinals organization. The responsibility he accepts is as great as any number of home runs. (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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. (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have. (Tony La Russa Quotes) I’m a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have. (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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. (Tony La Russa Quotes) If the national government doesn’t fix your problem, you’ve got a problem. You’ve got to fix it yourself. That’s just part of the American way. (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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. (Tony La Russa Quotes) I think each negotiation should be based on what’s the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account. (Tony La Russa Quotes) You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I’ll settle for being stupid (Tony La Russa Quotes) It’s easy to figure out whether you’re getting stale. All you’ve got to do is look in the mirror and be honest with yourself. (Tony La Russa Quotes) I had started law school at Florida State University as a part-timer. I would go two quarters, and they allowed me to drop out to play baseball, and then I’d get readmitted in September. I was convinced I was going to be a lawyer and was using my baseball salary to pay my way through school. (Tony La Russa Quotes) If you seriously aspire to be a manager in the big leagues, there is a baseball ‘book’ that one must learn. Alongside that book, you must practice Spanish. Of 25 players on each roster, sometimes there are between eight and 15 players who speak Spanish. (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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. (Tony La Russa Quotes) To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time (Tony La Russa Quotes) There are always distractions, if you allow them (Tony La Russa Quotes) Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you (Tony La Russa Quotes) I’m ready to do something different (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 show for others (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 (Tony La Russa Quotes) We never quit trying. I know that’s kind of corny, but the fact is we never quit trying. The dugout was alive even when we were behind. And sometimes it works (Tony La Russa Quotes) Pressure comes when someone calls on you to perform a task for which you are unprepared (Tony La Russa Quotes) Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have (Tony La Russa Quotes) Even when you have three strikes, you’re still not out. There is always something else you can do (Tony La Russa Quotes) 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 score in the last three innings (Tony La Russa Quotes)