69 Quotes by Dave Martinez

Through process and preparation and going through all of the interviews, I've learned a lot about myself and my skills.

At 21, I'm too young to be considered just a defensive outfielder.

I always was the quiet type, never said that much.

The object is to win as many games possible.

The biggest thing I tell the boys is control the heartbeat. It's hard to do, but we've gotta be able to control the heartbeat in big moments because it goes really quick. So just stay in that moment and focus on the moment, don't get ahead of yourselves, and just play the game that we've been playing all year.

I've had many managers, and learned a lot from them, the good ones always stayed even-keeled, never rode the waves.

The one thing I always hear from the players is they say, 'You never change... no matter what happens, you have conversations with us, you are always positive.' They appreciate that.

I can remember having meetings with my coaches when things were going bad. I told them, 'Hey, we've got to be positive. This is the time we need to step up. You've got to make sure they know everything is going to be okay. Keep teaching. Once they see you are down, you lose them and that can't happen.'

It's all about communication, culture and competing every day.