Larry Beinfest Joe Quotations

He was very out front that pitching and defense is something he thinks is the best way to build a team, and something he's going to focus on having been a catcher, ... We were looking for fresh ideas, a fresh approach, someone that would be in concert with some of our philosophies. Joe became a primary, primary candidate very quickly.

During the interview process, the adjectives about Joe were consistent: prepared, smart, competitive, communicative. All the things we were looking for in a manager.

There are going to be changes to this team, ... We'll wait for that payroll direction from Jeffrey. Joe will have input.

This is an exciting day for the Marlins organization. After several discussions with him, it became clear that not only was Joe ready to manage, but he is the right guy to manage the Florida Marlins. Joe has a tremendous reputation throughout the game and I am eager to start working with him.

I'm confident in talking to the new manager. This manager wants to win, and he is going to have an energetic, young team. Joe is going to get this team playing the game right; it's going to be playing it hard, and we're going to try to win every day.

The adjectives about Joe were consistent. Prepared. Smart. Competitive. Communicative, ... We knew as we went through the process that he was the right man for this job. He had the characteristics we were looking for to carry us through '06 and beyond. We're very happy.

What stood out with Joe was the importance of pitching and defense, ... I think our philosophies are similar. The style will be Joe's. But the philosophies, pitching, speed and defense, will remain.

What stood out with Joe was the importance of pitching and defense. I think our philosophies are similar. The style will be Joe's. But the philosophies, pitching, speed and defense, will remain.