Tony La Russa Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

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

“You can't manage by memo. You can't stand up there and just send out edicts. I think you just gotta really personalize your relationships.”

“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.”

“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.”

“If you're a coach, and you don't have trust with players, you've got no chance, and your credibility is zero. And that's why it's so important to tell them the truth. If you have something that you're upset about, tell them the truth. If they're doing something wrong, tell them the truth.”

“Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take. That's true in baseball, in rescuing animals, and in life, generally.”

“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.”

“We're all men, not machines. We make mistakes.”

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