I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help.
Tommy LasordaListen, if you start worrying about the people in the stands, before too long you're up in the stands with them.
Tommy LasordaChan Ho had a great career and was the exemplification of class, dignity and character.
Tommy LasordaThe only Angels in Los Angeles are in Heaven, and they're looking down on the Dodgers.
Tommy LasordaI walk into the clubhouse today and it's like walking into the Mayo Clinic. We have four doctors, three therapists and five trainers. Back when I broke in, we had one trainer who carried a bottle of rubbing alcohol, and by the 7th inning he'd already drunk it.
Tommy LasordaErnie Banks was a great great player and when he no longer could play, he became a great ambassador for the game. He represented the game with the highest of class and dignity. Everybody loved Ernie Banks. He enjoyed baseball, life and people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We have truly lost a baseball giant.
Tommy Lasorda