Nobody likes to hear it, because it's dull, but the reason you win or lose is darn near always the same - pitching.

The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field.

Momentum? Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher.

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

I gave (pitcher) Mike Cuellar more chances than I gave my first wife.

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.

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