The thing I learned when I was playing was that your best way of winning was to make it difficult for the other team to score in the last three innings.
Tony La RussaI'm a great believer in the character of the club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have.
Tony La RussaToughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was.
Tony La RussaTo me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.
Tony La Russa