71 Quotes by Tony La Russa

Just because you're down to your last strike, you're not out yet. You can always do more. You'll always have more at-bats to take. That's true in baseball, in rescuing animals, and in life generally.

Even when you have three strikes, you're still not out. There is always something else you can do.

There are always distractions if you allow them.

Losing sucks. I don't think most people understand how bad it feels.

I'm a great believer in the character of a club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have.

There are always distractions, if you allow them.

I think each negotiation should be based on what's the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account.

If you're a coach, and you don't have trust with players, you've got no chance, and your credibility is zero. And that's why it's so important to tell them the truth. If you have something that you're upset about, tell them the truth. If they're doing something wrong, tell them the truth.

You can't manage by memo. You can't stand up there and just send out edicts. I think you just gotta really personalize your relationships.