71 Quotes by Tony La Russa

I’m very distressed that the report was leaked early so that the initial headline said ‘dismissed, fired.’ That’s 180 degrees from the arrangement we have potentially.

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.

It’s a really neat and special coincidence, but it’s nothing but a coincidence. This wasn’t set up to give Matt that honor. It’s just the way it worked out. It’s a neat extra.

I’m a great believer in the character of the 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.

We never quit trying. I know that’s kind of corny, but the fact is we never quit trying. The dugout was alive even when we were behind. And sometimes it works.

When you don't have the deepest pockets, you better have the best scouting and development.

Winning in Oakland in '89 was distinguished because that was truly a great team on a mission to prove that '88 was not what we represented. I look at that team in awe. It was a push-button team.

I can only think of about four players who I do not have anywhere from a good to a great relationship with.

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.