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.

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

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

There was nothing to keep him (Cal Ripken, Jr.) from being a star in the Major Leagues. That was inevitable.

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

I think there should be bad blood between all clubs.

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