35 Quotes by Whitey Herzog

We need just two players to be a contender. Just Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax.

He could just pinpoint the ball anywhere he wanted. He never pitched inside much. His theory was that you made more mistakes on the inside than the outside. But when he was in Miami, he was still throwing the ball 87-88-89 miles an hour.

I think the steroid issue has made him a national hero again. I think he did it without help. And now all of a sudden his record was broken ... so I think that makes Roger very popular again.

I spent the 10 best years of my life here.

The thing I always liked the best was that he was always smiling and having a good time while everyone else was uptight.

I just don't like the Houston lineup, ... There's too many weak spots, too many guys you can pitch to and get out. You get the feeling their pitcher could throw a shutout and not win.

but he really does have a heart of gold.

I'd rather go fishing for three years.

We need just two players to be a contender. Babe Ruth and Sandy Koufax.