I want everybody to feel he has a chance to get into a game when he comes to the ballpark. I play guys when I want to so they'll be ready when I have to. I don't consider myself a motivator of players. I think it's an insult to a ballplayer to have to be motivated.

There should be a new way to record standings in this league; one column for wins, one for losses and one for gifts.

I'm not the manager because I'm always right, but I'm always right because I'm the manager.

You have to bear in mind that Mr. Autry's favorite horse was named Champion. He ain't ever had one called Runner Up.

The first guy who lays a finger on this blind old man is fined fifty bucks!

I have an amazing ability to forget.

He (Gaylord Perry) should be in the Hall of Fame with a tube of KY jelly attached to his plaque.