The guy who says, 'I love the challenge of managing,' is one step from being out of a job. I don't welcome any challenge. I'd rather have nine guys named Robinson.
Earl WeaverA manager's job is simple. For one hundred sixty-two games you try not to screw up all that smart stuff your organization did last December.
Earl WeaverI never got many questions about my managing. I tried to get twenty-five guys who didn't ask questions.
Earl WeaverThe Chinese tell time by 'The Year of the Horse' or 'The Year of the Dragon.' I tell time by 'The Year of the Back' and 'The Year of the Elbow.' This year it's 'The Year of the Ulnar Nerve.' Someone once asked me if I had any physical incapacities of my own. 'Sure I do,' I said. 'One big one - Jim Palmer.'
Earl Weaver