658 Quotes by Joe Torre

It's surprising. If his team was in the playoffs, I could understand it a little bit more. It's just surprising he pulled them so soon.

I think we have to change. We have to improve our bullpen somewhat and find someone to play center field.

I didn't know what to expect going in. But nothing gets by these fans. Bernie didn't know whether to take a bow (in the eighth inning). He looked over at me and I gave him a nod.

You get the guys up (to bat) enough, they're so good it's tough to get past them,

It just looked like it was more effort for him in the seventh inning. I just felt in my heart and soul that was it for him.

I think a lot of it comes from playing and how bad you want to do something sometimes, ... and letting people know it's OK to be nervous at times, or it's OK to be excited.

I didn't say we had to stop there,

You'd probably like to go with somebody else, but Ruben assured me four or five days ago that he's fine to play the outfield. I take his word for it.

It just kept coming back to the same thing: He has a great variety of speeds.