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January 2, 2007 12:00 am
The Year in Quotes |
To fully understand the enigma that is Ozzie Guillen, you'll have to go through the archives. The year 2006 from the mouths of those who lived through it.
"The first day is always the hardest."
--Mets catcher Ramon Castro, on the first day of spring training (MLB.com)
"It really isn't, but we just say that. I don't know why."
--Castro, when asked why.
August 21, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: August 14-20 |
Billy Beane has some thoughts on the Frank Thomas signing, Chad Harville doesn't like being demoted, and Ozzie Guillen is at it again.
"I've been saying this for years, and some people might not agree with it, but for me, good team chemistry is about winning. The result of winning is good team chemistry."
--A's GM Billy Beane (Boston Globe)
August 14, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: August 7-13 |
Ryan Freel has voices in his head, Ozzie Guillen dismisses an entire country's shortstops, and Rickey Henderson still isn't ready to retire.
"It's sort of weird not to be playing, but I decided to take a year off. I wasn't getting the feedback that someone was going to give me a chance to make their ballclub, and that's what I was trying to get."
--47-year-old former MLB outfielder Rickey Henderson, on doing some instruction this year (San Francisco Chronicle)
August 7, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: July 31-August 6 |
Andruw Jones doesn't appreciate the secrecy around his waiver claim, something's fishy in Colorado, and Chase Utley's hitting streak comes to an end.
"I think it's rude. At least call and say something. Pick up the phone and tell me if it's nothing, just a rumor or we're doing something. Then it wouldn't be such a shock to me if it happens."
--Braves center fielder Andruw Jones, on being claimed by a team off waivers (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
July 17, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: July 10-16 |
A controversial trade was consummated last week, Dr. Mike Marshall is back in the news, some players sound off about the Pirates, and more.
"There are probably some nasty messages already on my voicemail. Cincinnati leads the nation in polls. There's probably something on the crawler now--'Is this good or bad?'"
--Cincinnati GM Wayne Krivsky, on the eight-player deal that sent Austin Kearns and Felipe Lopez to Washington (MLB.com)
July 10, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: July 3-9 |
A Hall of Fame catcher is happy in his new digs, a Yankee speaks out about his marijuana usage, and a former first-rounder returns to the game after an extended absence.
"You reach a point in any career where you get more philosophical and enjoy different things."
--Padres catcher Mike Piazza, on getting older (San Diego Union-Tribune)
June 19, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: June 12-18 |
There's still a lot of fallout from the Ozzie Guillen hit batsman controversy, Milton Bradley shares some thoughts on his time in LA, and David Segui outs himself as an HGH user.
"They swore they wanted character guys, but then they signed a DUI guy and a guy sleeping with a reporter and that's fine, but I got character issues?"
--former Dodger Milton Bradley, on the team's treatment of his character problems while in L.A. (Los Angeles Times)
June 12, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: June 5-11 |
Who knew that Jason Grimsley would be the star for an entire week of news cycles? We get a few perspectives on his situation, plus a look at managing and the effects of struggling.
"I am deeply saddened whenever there is an allegation that a Major League Baseball player is involved in the use of performance-enhancing substances. Because this is an ongoing criminal investigation, I will not make any comment about this specific case. As a general matter, however, I urge everyone associated with Major League Baseball--from the players to the union to the owners--to cooperate with the ongoing investigations by the Federal government and by former Senator George Mitchell."
--MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, responding to the Grimsley situation (MLB.com)
June 5, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: May 29-June 4 |
Quick hits from around the last week in baseball, including a Jim Leyland on-field tirade, a few ex-Royals saying nice things about their past employer, a tip of the cap to Nomar Garciaparra, and just two (count 'em: two) lines about steroids.
The Royals were my team. That was the team I rooted for growing up. I continue to root for them. I want to see them pull out of this. … It's sad, but they just kind of want to sit there now and collect revenue sharing."
--former Royal Johnny Damon, on the situation in Kansas City (Kansas City Star)
May 29, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: May 22-28 |
The Royals are bad, Ozzie Guillen motivates his team, Dusty Baker thinks Tony Womack's a good idea, and some superstars respond to critics.
"It's getting to be pretty sickening. I'm sick to my stomach, going and losing every day."
--Kansas City first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz, on the Royals (Kansas City Star)
May 22, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: May 15-21 |
Albert Pujols has some things to say about the disbelievers, Ozzie Guillen's a bit perplexed about the rule book, and some managers chime in on managing and pitching performances.
"You're not going to find anything out about me. They can test me every day if they want. I don't care."
--Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, on how his performance is natural (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
May 15, 2006 12:00 am
The Week In Quotes: May 8-14 |
Bonds gets closer to passing Ruth, Cole Hamels gets called up (no pressure, kid), and a few teams sort out their injury trouble.
"He was just trying to make a catch. Sometimes your glove sticks in the ground, and your wrist is moving in one direction and your glove is moving in the other. It's only preventable if you go out there and don't try to make a play. Matsui's not that type of player."
--Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon, on the injury to Hideki Matsui (New York Times)
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