Joe Torre Certainly Quotations

I don't dislike Lou because people ask me about him hovering over there, ... If George wants Lou, or anybody else to manage, that's certainly his prerogative. The fact that he's available, it's never really bothered me.

Bubba showed some signs, ... It took a little time for Donnie (Mattingly) to convince me that he was a different hitter. Again, he's not a world-beater but the fact he's made some adjustments offensively certainly made him an option in postseason play and in important games down the stretch, which never would have been an option before.

Bubba showed some signs. It took a little time for Donnie (Mattingly) to convince me that he was a different hitter. Again, he's not a world-beater but the fact he's made some adjustments offensively certainly made him an option in postseason play and in important games down the stretch, which never would have been an option before.

He certainly gave us what we needed, ... He's become someone you rely on.

Having George meet with him -- he doesn't meet with people just for the sake of meeting them. He's certainly thinking in terms of helping our ball club.

He'll tell us if he can't pitch, ... If Moose is right he's the guy you came here with and you certainly trust him.

I said I thought the umpire was quick on the trigger but I thought you snapped. I also told him I certainly don't want to take that emotion from him. I don't want him out there worried about what he's going to say or do. Hopefully, I'll get to him before it happens again. I never want to take his passion away from him because I think he needs it to pitch.

Spring Training is probably going to make up our mind. We certainly intend to add somebody to our outfield, we just don't know who that person will be yet.

I thought Hernandez was pretty damn good, but Randy was certainly equal to the task. He was terrific; he just dominated.

It certainly came to my mind, 'Do I want to continue to do this?' ... I had both sides. I had people telling me, 'Don't quit' and others telling me, 'Why don't you quit?'

We're certainly interested, we know that. He could be someone that could fit in.

We spoiled (Steinbrenner) by winning four World Series in five years. But it's certainly worth everything that goes with it.

That's going to take a lot of thought, I guess is the best word, ... Only because you certainly don't want to do anything physically that's going to hurt him. I won't know if he's available. But if he is, as the game flows, if you're sitting down there with me, you're going to have the same thoughts I am. You're going to see where you are, see what's happening, and certain people just come into your mind as far as doing things.

I'm very comfortable working with Brian and I certainly hope that they find a way to get it done.

It took me three times to get a 'hello' out of him the other day. But he certainly has a great deal of poise for a young pitcher.

It's pressure, sure. But it's a good pressure, because George Steinbrenner certainly puts his money where his mouth is. He certainly spends money to put players in the clubhouse.

They certainly had their way with us this year. They have risen to the occasion.

The kid has been through a lot, but we were sort of up against it. He's certainly had a tough week.

You certainly can't expect to win when you give them extra outs. Errors are part of the game, so you hope when you make errors that they don't come and bite you. Tonight, we didn't make them at a good time.

You certainly can't expect to win when you give them extra outs. You're gonna make errors. Tonight we didn't make them at good times.

You certainly don't want to do anything, physically, that's going to hurt him. In all likelihood, if he's available, it will be for something significant. Not three or four innings, but more than one hitter.

We certainly need him in the lineup, whichever way he's better for us. Whichever way is easier for him, that's the way we'll have to go.

The last two days now we've scored runs. We're gritty right now, and that's certainly important.