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32 quotes found searching on Location: Oakland
I would probably hit .240 with about 18 home runs. I'm 53 years old, brother.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
If it so happens that I never play again, I know that I left everything I had out there on the field. That's the first thing Sparky (Anderson) taught me. 'Did you do everything out there to be the best player you could?' If you did, and something happens, it can't bother you. That's my peace of mind.
Keith Anthony "Tony" Phillips
Oakland Athletics
2B
When I went over to Oakland in '73, Catfish Hunter never shook me off. I asked him why and he told me, 'It's your job to know the hitters.'
Oakland Athletics
Catcher
Every hitter likes fastballs, just like everyone likes ice cream. But you don't like it when it's being shoved down you by the gallon.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
He's not your prototypical leadoff hitter, but there's nothing wrong with hitting a double to start the game
Art Howe
Oakland Athletics
Manager
That depends on how small market we really are.
Sal Fasano
Oakland Athletics
Catcher
I've always said that's the ultimate place to play baseball. It's the sports capital of the world. It doesn't get any better than that.
Jason Giambi
Oakland Athletics
1B
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate; I mean, do we get him a corsage?
William Lamar "Billy" Beane
Oakland Athletics
General Manager
It's probably the most peaceful time in your life. You get to the plate and nothing is going through your mind. You see the ball, you see the seams. You don't think, "I'm going to get a hit," because you can't control that, but you know you're going to go out there and hit the ball hard somewhere.
Jason Giambi
Oakland Athletics
1B
That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels.
Jason Giambi
Oakland Athletics
1B
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