Everyone in the world disagrees with me, including some managers, but I think managing in the American League is much more difficult for that very reason (having the designated hitter). In the National League, my situation is dictated for me. If I'm behind in the game, I've got to pinch hit. I've got to take my pitcher out. In the American League, you have to zero in. You have to know exactly when to take them out of there. In the National League, that's done for you.
When it’s time, it’s time … and it’s time. - Jim Leyland
When it’s time, it’s time … and it’s time.
- Jim Leyland
It takes time to get the whole package. Freshmen can't be seniors. - Jim Leyland
It takes time to get the whole package. Freshmen can't be seniors.
I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song … - Jim Leyland
I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song …
You're not always going to be at your best, but it better be the best you've got that day. - Jim Leyland
You're not always going to be at your best, but it better be the best you've got that day.
You can't run a mule in the Kentucky Derby. - Jim Leyland
You can't run a mule in the Kentucky Derby.
Everyone in the world disagrees with me, including some managers, but I think managing in the American League is much more difficult for that very re… - Jim Leyland
Everyone in the world disagrees with me, including some managers, but I think managing in the American League is much more difficult for that very re…
We need our veterans to set an example, like being the first ones there. A veteran is entitled to a bigger paycheck, but not a special set of rules. - Jim Leyland
We need our veterans to set an example, like being the first ones there. A veteran is entitled to a bigger paycheck, but not a special set of rules.
We need to have preparation to win. A disciplined team will win more close games over a period of time. - Jim Leyland
We need to have preparation to win. A disciplined team will win more close games over a period of time.
I'm second in doubles - double vodkas, double scotches. - Jim Leyland
I'm second in doubles - double vodkas, double scotches.
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