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" I think the game is so mental. If you sit around and you're mentally strong, you're ready. "

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" Clubs are taking away the steal of home. Not only are more pitchers throwing out of the stretch position, but more third basemen are playing closer to the bag. But another reason why nobody does it much anymore is that some guys, no matter how fast they are, just aren't comfortable trying to steal home. "

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

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" 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. "

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

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" 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. "

" Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you. "

" I think the guys that get to the All-Star Game deserve a lot of credit. They deserve their opportunity to get out there and let the baseball fandom see them. "

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

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

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" You've got to acknowledge what you did wrong and see if you can fix it to the extent possible, and turn the page. "

" If you seriously aspire to be a manager in the big leagues, there is a baseball 'book' that one must learn. Alongside that book, you must practice Spanish. Of 25 players on each roster, sometimes there are between eight and 15 players who speak Spanish. "

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