114 Quotes by Billy Beane

Having too many players that deserve to play is not a bad problem to have. We've certainly been on the other side of it. We've never been a club that's had a tremendous amount of depth. (Trading a player) is not something that's on our list to do.

He's happy to be here. And he's quick to smile.

He is one of the greatest offensive players of his generation. He is nirvana for us as far as what we look for in an offensive player.

Kenny called me a couple days ago in Phoenix, ... He gave me a call.It took a lot for him to pick up the phone.

Ken has options and we're respectful of that. I wouldn't expect a long process. We'll come to a resolution soon.

Ken did a great job for us. We've always said that. He was a good enough manager for us to want him back before, and he's still a good enough manager to come back.

It all started with that call. I think it took a lot for him to pick up that phone. It was probably not an easy call for him to make.

I think it took a lot for him to pick up the phone.

Paul has seen the ups and down of developing young players and trusting the three, four years they've had in the minor leagues and discounting their first few months in the majors. Developing young players can be a lot of fun, but you've got to have the discipline to live with their mistakes and understand their trend line isn't always going to go straight up.