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January 20, 2002 The Week in QuotesJanuary 7-January 19YEAH, RIGHT...
"The best advice I got was given by (former Dodgers and Angels executive) Buzzie Bavasi. He said to remember that every time you're about to make a deal, the guy on the other end of the phone is just as smart as you are, probably smarter."
"I just want this cleared up, because I'm healthy and looking forward to the biggest season of my career."
"I think Wes [Helms] is a blend of Ryan Klesko and Gorman Thomas." KISS AND MAKE UP
"Dan and I have been talking all offseason... I feel like he's been moving in the right direction. I feel like he's made some incredible moves with his hands being tied."
"The important thing is he's a winner, he's been a winner his whole career. His body looks great, his knee's in fantastic shape. He's a team player. With all candor, I never thought about moving him at any time." SPEAKING OUR LANGUAGE
"The most overrated statistics are still probably batting average for a hitter and single-season won-lost record for a pitcher. Batting average is not as indicative of run-scoring as on-base percentage or a series of other metrics. Won-lost record for a pitcher over one season is not nearly as indicative of actual performance as plain, old ERA, or a series of other calculations. ... The most underrated statistic would be an accurate measure of defensive ability, something we're really still waiting for."
"In our league, defense is great, but you have to swing the bat, one to nine, to win...Carlos (Tosca) does a good job with our outfielders. I think (Catalanotto) can be adequate out there." A DAMN SHAME
"If some major league team had offered me $1.5 million and told me I could play every day, I probably would have taken it...But to walk away from that much money on the table in Japan, I don't think it would've been responsible for my family." MEDIOCRITY
"We welcome back Tsuyoshi with open arms...He's a guy who plays all three outfield positions superbly. There is no doubt in our mind he can return to where he was offensively two years ago and help us at the plate as well."
"I didn't come across the water to walk. I came across the water to swing the bat." THE HALL
"What if the Expos are no longer in existence after this year? What good does that do me?"
"I'm happy for Gary... It was a matter of time for him getting in. I think I'll probably follow suit. It may take me a little longer, I don't know." THE REST
"I'm only 32 in the Dominican Republic."
"Their arguments are kind of hollow, whatever they are."
"I was glad to see him get the Devil Rays job...because he wanted the Mets job." 0 comments have been left for this article.
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