You could have the bases loaded, and you bring up the best pinch-hitter in the world to pinch hit, he hits into a double play, and then all of a sudden: 'How could you do that?'

I can understand the fact you don't want the ball slipping out of a pitcher's hand because someone can get hurt.

When you sign on to do a job, you hope you'll be able to get it done. But that's not always in your control.

When you take a job, you don't just accept the pats on the back. You have to accept the kicks in the pants.

If you do the best you can, you never have to look back.

Every time I pull somebody out of the bullpen, I believe he can do the job. I have to believe it. If he doesn't, hopefully he will do it the next time.

I think that I have a sensitivity toward people, and that is a strength.