October 11, 1999

The Week in Quotes

October 4-10

by Dennis Cleary

CLOSURE

``Tonight we say goodbye. But we will not forget. Open your eyes, take a look around, and take a mental picture. Moments like this will live on.''

-- Ernie Harwell, former Tigers announcer, on the closing of Tiger Stadium

``Tiger Stadium is life, as far as I'm concerned.''

-- Willie Horton, former Tigers player

THE REST

``John is the kind of veteran player we want to help us bring a championship team to Tampa Bay. He is a smart player, a solid individual both on and off the field.''

-- Chuck LaMar, Devil Rays GM, on signing John Flaherty to a 3-year extension

``I'm not concerned about an offer. I'm concerned about the face of the organization and where it's going to be. I want to see the direction of the organization.''

-- Alex Rodriguez, Mariners infielder, on contract negotiations

``I want a ring. I've got plenty of division titles. I don't have enough rings.''

-- Greg Maddux, Braves pitcher

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