142 Quotes by Joe Maddon

Expectations. Strong belief something will happen in the future.Pressure. A motivator. A positive. An indicator you are in the right place.

Do simple betterThe process is fearlessThe process lacks emotionThe process is the momentThe process is the mental anchorThe process simplifies the task

6 principles:1. Embrace the target2. We all have to set aside our personal agendas3. All do our jobs (9 on 1)4. Know we are not perfect, but can be present5. We are our own little planet6. Rotate around the same goal

I don't even have to see stuff like that. I stand by the cage and I watch how somebody uses their hands. And when you get a big person who uses his hands well, they normally have pretty good power. And he's a big guy and uses his hands really well.

He got angry in a good way. He had just had enough and he responded in a manner that you'd expect a man and athlete of his caliber to respond. It was so noticeable. When he came off the mound, he had this look. It was really different. He was intense.

He felt really good, because he was taking his time. So I told him to continue taking your time. I think he's going to leave here (Friday) feeling pretty good about himself.

He looked nice. I think he's going to leave today feeling pretty good about himself.

To command it at 40-something, that's not easy.

He just threw a lot of pitches. They will wear you out. You have to get ahead of these guys and make them swing the bats early because they will pitch count you. They are very capable of that. They have several very good hitters in that lineup.