I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else.

Every time I fail to smoke a cigarette between innings, the opposition will score.

The key step for an infielder is the first one, but before the ball is hit.

We're so bad right now that for us back-to-back home runs means one today and another one tomorrow.

I never got many questions about my managing. I tried to get twenty-five guys who didn't ask questions.

Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players.

No one's gonna give a damn in July if you lost a game in March.

I think there should be bad blood between all clubs.

Leadership can be defined in one word - honesty. You must be honest with the players and honest with yourself.

I'd rather you walk with the bases loaded.

The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game.

On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'

This ain't a football game, we do this every day.

Optimism is the cheerful frame of mind that enables a teakettle to sing, though in hot water up to its nose.

In baseball, you can't kill the clock. You've got to give the other man his chance. That's why this is the greatest game.

Do the dull things right so the extraordinary things will not be required too often.

The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.

My whole philosophy is to broadcast the way a fan would broadcast.