253 Quotes by Tony Russa

They were really good together, and this is a tough lineup. If Marquis wasn't pitching, I probably would have waited till tomorrow.

I want to make sure Al Reyes gets the credit he deserves, but you don't want to speak so much about that and pretty soon it sounds like we can't win without him, ... That's an important miss for us, but we have other guys who can step up.

I think he'll show up in the state (Sunday). If he gets here early enough, I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up at the park.

I think he's doing everything at the plate ahead of what we expected. I haven't really talked to him about this weekend, but my guess is he'll probably play.

not what I wanted to hear. I would've wanted to hear him say he was ready to do whatever the team needed him to do in this situation.

I think he's a talented guy. I think he runs well. I understand he defends well, he has a nice stroke. That's enough. All I know is it's 2006 and he has a chance.

The neck where he had the whiplash, that's what's sore -- more sore.

It's not about him; it's about the team, ... I told him, 'If you're going to be unhappy and pouting, then I can't put you out there to pitch.' He said he was unhappy, but he was ready to do whatever the team needs. I'm comfortable that's how he really feels.

I think he runs well, I understand he defends well and he's got a nice stroke. I think that's enough. He has some credentials and he competes.