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. Tony La Russa alongsideaspirebaseball share on social
I think each negotiation should be based on what's the best decision - taking everything into account, not taking one thing into account. Tony La Russa accountbasedecision Change image and share on social
There are always distractions, if you allow them. Tony La Russa distraction Change image and share on social
You can't manage by memo. You can't stand up there and just send out edicts. I think you just gotta really personalize your relationships. Tony La Russa edictgottamanage Change image and share on social
If you're a coach, and you don't have trust with players, you've got no chance, and your credibility is zero. And that's why it's so important to tell them the truth. If you have something that you're upset about, tell them the truth. If they're doing something wrong, tell them the truth. Tony La Russa chancecoachcredibility share on social
I have coaching friends, and when we get together, we often talk more about what we're doing to get players' attention than we do about the fascinating X's and O's of our sport. Tony La Russa attentioncoachfascinate Change image and share on social
I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go after that lineup. I'd say 75 percent want to have an idea, and they plan their attack. I know that 75 percent of hitters do not have that same type of plan against a pitcher. Tony La Russa attackgamegrow share on social
I was a lousy player with virtually no experience managing. Tony La Russa experiencelousymanage Change image and share on social
My mind is just a product of 50 years of being taught. I'm no smarter than anyone else, but I've been taught by some wonderful people. Tony La Russa havemindpeople Change image and share on social
I was in the American League for 16, 17 years, and I think it's a really tough league to compete in. Tony La Russa americancompeteleague Change image and share on social