Author: Tony La Russa

Quotes

We're all men, not machines. We make mistakes.

We're all men, not machines. We make mistakes.

- Tony La Russa

If the national government doesn't fix your problem, you've got a problem. You've got to fix it yourself. That's just part of the American way.

If the national government doesn't fix your problem, you've got a problem. You've got to fix it yourself. That's just part of the American way.

- Tony La Russa

In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach.

In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach.

- Tony La Russa

I've been so fortunate in life to have worked for such great organizations, with great owners and general managers and all the great players, along with the support of my family.

I've been so fortunate in life to have worked for such great organizations, with great owners and general managers and all the great players, along with the support of my family.

- Tony La Russa

You can't put a price on what Mark McGwire brings to the Cardinals organization. The responsibility he accepts is as great as any number of home runs.

You can't put a price on what Mark McGwire brings to the Cardinals organization. The responsibility he accepts is as great as any number of home runs.

- Tony La Russa

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

- Tony La Russa

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.

To me, there is no more conscientious umpire in the Major Leagues than Jim Joyce. He gives you a hellacious effort every time.

- Tony La Russa

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

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

- Tony La Russa

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.

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.

- Tony La Russa

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