Earl Weaver
Earl Weaver
Earl Sidney Weaverwas an American professional baseball player, Hall of Fame Major League manager, author, and television broadcaster. After playing in minor league baseball, he retired without playing in Major League Baseball. He became a minor league manager, and then managed in MLB for 17 years with the Baltimore Orioles. Weaver's style of managing was summed up in the quote: "pitching, defense, and the three-run homer." He did not believe in placing emphasis on "small ball" tactics such as stolen...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth14 August 1930
CitySt. Louis, MO
CountryUnited States of America
Optimism is the cheerful frame of mind that enables a teakettle to sing, though in hot water up to its nose.
Economics played a role. Raleighs have gone from six fifty to nine dollars a carton, but there's a three-quarter cent coupon on the back. You can get all kinds of things with them, blenders, everything. I saved up enough one time and got Al Bumbry.
The Chinese tell time by 'The Year of the Horse' or 'The Year of the Dragon.' I tell time by 'The Year of the Back' and 'The Year of the Elbow.' This year it's 'The Year of the Ulnar Nerve.' Someone once asked me if I had any physical incapacities of my own. 'Sure I do,' I said. 'One big one - Jim Palmer.'
I gave (pitcher) Mike Cuellar more chances than I gave my first wife.
I never got many questions about my managing. I tried to get twenty-five guys who didn't ask questions.
My best game plan is to sit on the bench and call out specific instructions like 'C'mon Boog,' 'Get a hold of one, Frank,' or 'Let's go, Brooks.'
The key step for an infielder is the first one, but before the ball is hit.
Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players.
Every time I fail to smoke a cigarette between innings, the opposition will score.
I think there should be bad blood between all clubs.
Momentum? Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher.
Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July.
You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents.
I'd rather you walk with the bases loaded.