I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks (Robinson) and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers.

I just didn't have anything to say, so I said nothing.

You have to have a short memory as a closer.

Listen, I was the first black manager in baseball and there was incredible pressure. I don't blame anyone else. I was too tough . . . I lack patience. I probably got on guys a little too hard, with the wrong tone of voice.

The fan is the one who suffers. He cheers a guy to a .350 season then watches that player sign with another team. When you destroy fan loyalties, you destroy everything.

I haven't seen a player in this game, as long as I've been in it, that can't be pitched to... Barry is an outstanding ballplayer. I respect him an awful lot. I also have confidence in my pitchers that they can pitch to Barry Bonds and get him out.

I know a lot of people on the field - players, coaches, managers - are glad that I'm gone.