69 Quotes by Dave Martinez

I don't care what a guy can't do. Tell me what a guy can do and let's make the best of that. If we can do that, all the perceived things he can't do seem to go away.

When you feel like you're going to have a low-scoring game, why not have one of your better hitters have a chance? All of a sudden you're in the ninth inning and you have one of your best hitters on deck that doesn't get up. I always think about that.

My kids would watch from the window and wave to me during batting practice.

The one thing I've known and I've learned from the best managers, it's to stay positive.

Sometimes you need to have a tough conversation or face a tough situation, and take it head on.

I love conversations, about anything.

In my first press conference I said, 'I'm here to win.' If you don't think that way, or any player thinks that way, why are you playing the game?

I've seen teammates who wanted to choke each other.

When a guy 275 pounds snaps, look out.