It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.

The players make the manager, it's never the other way.

Good seasons start with good beginnings.

My idea of managing is giving the ball to Tom Seaver and sitting down and watching him work.

I don't want to embarrass any other catcher by comparing him to Johnny Bench.

Chris Pittaro is the best rookie I've had in 15 years.

Me carrying a briefcase is like a hotdog wearing earrings.