Every man in the game, from the minors on up, is not only fighting against the other side, but he's trying to hold onto his own job against those on his own bench who'd love to take it away. Why deny this? Why minimize it? Why not boldly admit it?

I'm coming down on the next pitch, Krauthead.

I had to fight all my life to survive. They were all against me, but I beat the bastards and left them in the ditch.

A ball bat is a wondrous weapon.

He (Shoeless Joe Jackson) was the finest natural hitter in the history of the game.

Every great batter works on the theory that the pitcher is more afraid of him than he is of the pitcher.

I've got to be first. ALL the time.