I don't think, in all the years I managed them, I ever spoke more than thirty words to Frank and Brooks Robinson.

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

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

If you know how to cheat, start now.

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.

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.

You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents.