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43 quotes found searching on Team: Athletics
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
Blind people come to the park just to hear him pitch.
Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
Fact is, I've got so much speed today, I'll burn the catcher's glove up if I don't do something.
George Edward "Rube" Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Pitcher
HOF 1946
You're early, but hang around; we'll have a fight for you sooner or later.
John "Blue Moon" Odom
Oakland Athletics
Pitcher
I think I faced him eight times, and he probably struck me out eight times. I told him, "When we meet in an old-timers' game, I'm going to get you. I'm going to get a hit off you, stop the game and retrieve the ball."
Rickey Nelson Henry Henderson
Oakland Athletics
OF
HOF 2009
A full season is like crossing an ocean. It's every day the same guys, same uniforms, same colors, and it's easy to get lost and lose your perspective before you reach the other shore seven months later. Helping people understand where they are along the way and what their recipe for success is, and being there to get them back on track when it slips away is my job.
Oakland Athletics
Pitching Coach
Once you realize how good you really are, you never settle for playing less than your best.
Oakland Athletics
Outfielder
HOF 1993; a.k.a. "Mr. October"
Contributed by: Gahart
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