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It's like having calculus first period. You are not real happy when the alarm goes off, but by second period it's already over and you are running off to wood shop. - Billy Beane Quotes

It's like having calculus first period. You are not real happy when the alarm goes off, but by second period it's already over and you are running off to wood shop.

If you bring in a lefty to face Eric (a left-handed hitter), and then he has to face Frank Thomas right behind him. It's certainly going to lend itself to a lot of thinking in the other dugout. - Billy Beane Quotes

If you bring in a lefty to face Eric (a left-handed hitter), and then he has to face Frank Thomas right behind him. It's certainly going to lend itself to a lot of thinking in the other dugout.

The details really weren't that big of a deal from a contractual standpoint. Just a couple of minor details. ... This is ultimately what we wanted to accomplish at the end of the season. - Billy Beane Quotes

The details really weren't that big of a deal from a contractual standpoint. Just a couple of minor details. ... This is ultimately what we wanted to accomplish at the end of the season.

Almost like a car salesman, if a guy walks onto the lot and a salesman qualifies him on how he is dressed he may miss out on a hell of a sale, we try to open our mind and say it's not about perception or what you think you see, - Billy Beane Quotes

Almost like a car salesman, if a guy walks onto the lot and a salesman qualifies him on how he is dressed he may miss out on a hell of a sale, we try to open our mind and say it's not about perception or what you think you see,

Who knows how the rest of baseball views you? ... I can go home and sleep and know that we used tremendous character to get through this season. - Billy Beane Quotes

Who knows how the rest of baseball views you? ... I can go home and sleep and know that we used tremendous character to get through this season.

Certainly, you're not going to able to go and pull a Mark Mulder out of your hat somewhere, - Billy Beane Quotes

Certainly, you're not going to able to go and pull a Mark Mulder out of your hat somewhere,

It took a lot for him to pick up the phone, unsolicited. That was probably not an easy phone call for Ken, by himself, without his agent. ... When he picked up the phone, that spoke volumes about his interest in coming back. - Billy Beane Quotes

It took a lot for him to pick up the phone, unsolicited. That was probably not an easy phone call for Ken, by himself, without his agent. ... When he picked up the phone, that spoke volumes about his interest in coming back.

It was Ken, ... He called. I think it was probably not an easy phone call for him to make. - Billy Beane Quotes

It was Ken, ... He called. I think it was probably not an easy phone call for him to make.

At this point, both sides have agreed to pursue other options. We were just too far apart. I don't think we were ever going to be able to bridge the gap. ... When you're so far apart, there's no sense going through the exercise. - Billy Beane Quotes

At this point, both sides have agreed to pursue other options. We were just too far apart. I don't think we were ever going to be able to bridge the gap. ... When you're so far apart, there's no sense going through the exercise.

We offered a three-year deal with a club option and they countered with a three-year deal without a club option. I don't think we were ever going to be able to bridge the gap. It was a significant gap. - Billy Beane Quotes

We offered a three-year deal with a club option and they countered with a three-year deal without a club option. I don't think we were ever going to be able to bridge the gap. It was a significant gap.

Club

It all started with that call. I think it took a lot for him to pick up that phone. It was probably not an easy call for him to make. - Billy Beane Quotes

It all started with that call. I think it took a lot for him to pick up that phone. It was probably not an easy call for him to make.

If you would expect that in one year that it's a panacea, ... Well, that's unrealistic. - Billy Beane Quotes

If you would expect that in one year that it's a panacea, ... Well, that's unrealistic.

Yeah, six weeks I think is unrealistic to expect that he'll be in pitching shape. - Billy Beane Quotes

Yeah, six weeks I think is unrealistic to expect that he'll be in pitching shape.

You could probably get carried away with superlatives when it comes to Frank Thomas. He's arguably one of the greatest offensive players of his generation. - Billy Beane Quotes

You could probably get carried away with superlatives when it comes to Frank Thomas. He's arguably one of the greatest offensive players of his generation.

It's surreal not having him here. I miss the person as much as the voice. - Billy Beane Quotes

It's surreal not having him here. I miss the person as much as the voice.

Frank Thomas is a presence. Not only would he be our type of offensive player, he would be everybody's type of offensive player. ... If Frank is healthy, he's been good against everybody. - Billy Beane Quotes

Frank Thomas is a presence. Not only would he be our type of offensive player, he would be everybody's type of offensive player. ... If Frank is healthy, he's been good against everybody.

Kenny called me a couple days ago in Phoenix, ... He gave me a call.It took a lot for him to pick up the phone. - Billy Beane Quotes

Kenny called me a couple days ago in Phoenix, ... He gave me a call.It took a lot for him to pick up the phone.

(Macha) did a fine job. We obviously had significant player turnover and injuries. The end result was good. It was great to see the young guys make the progress they did. - Billy Beane Quotes

(Macha) did a fine job. We obviously had significant player turnover and injuries. The end result was good. It was great to see the young guys make the progress they did.

Paul has seen the ups and down of developing young players and trusting the three, four years they've had in the minor leagues and discounting their first few months in the majors. Developing young players can be a lot of fun, but you've got to have the discipline to live with their mistakes and understand their trend line isn't always going to go straight up. - Billy Beane Quotes

Paul has seen the ups and down of developing young players and trusting the three, four years they've had in the minor leagues and discounting their first few months in the majors. Developing young players can be a lot of fun, but you've got to have the discipline to live with their mistakes and understand their trend line isn't always going to go straight up.

If there is any player who you couldn't be happier for signing a guaranteed multiyear contract, it's Mark Ellis, particularly because of what he went through. - Billy Beane Quotes

If there is any player who you couldn't be happier for signing a guaranteed multiyear contract, it's Mark Ellis, particularly because of what he went through.

[A's G.M. Billy Beane is suitably impressed by Mariners phenom Felix Hernandez.] There aren't too many 19-year-olds with those kinds of weapons, that kind of command, that kind of velocity, ... He's going to be a dominant guy in this league for a long time. - Billy Beane Quotes

[A's G.M. Billy Beane is suitably impressed by Mariners phenom Felix Hernandez.] There aren't too many 19-year-olds with those kinds of weapons, that kind of command, that kind of velocity, ... He's going to be a dominant guy in this league for a long time.

What a special kid. No one deserves this more. - Billy Beane Quotes

What a special kid. No one deserves this more.

I don't think there's any question, ... that we need Jermaine to be his old self. - Billy Beane Quotes

I don't think there's any question, ... that we need Jermaine to be his old self.

Self

There are no hard feelings whatsoever. This is part of the business. - Billy Beane Quotes

There are no hard feelings whatsoever. This is part of the business.

This whole issue didn't sneak up on us. It's disappointing we couldn't come to a conclusion that was satisfactory. - Billy Beane Quotes

This whole issue didn't sneak up on us. It's disappointing we couldn't come to a conclusion that was satisfactory.

The goal, ... is competitive balance. If there is more competitive balance over the course of this year, I think that will signal that it's a step in the right direction. I'm confident that it will be. - Billy Beane Quotes

The goal, ... is competitive balance. If there is more competitive balance over the course of this year, I think that will signal that it's a step in the right direction. I'm confident that it will be.

For us, it was an opportunity to add a player without subtracting a player. Our history here, usually we're trading a player to acquire a player. - Billy Beane Quotes

For us, it was an opportunity to add a player without subtracting a player. Our history here, usually we're trading a player to acquire a player.

We have four very good rookies, but at the risk of saying it before the season is over, it would be pretty tough to find an explanation for choosing somebody else. - Billy Beane Quotes

We have four very good rookies, but at the risk of saying it before the season is over, it would be pretty tough to find an explanation for choosing somebody else.

Risk

There are very few winters we're going to go, 'Hey, we're set' a day after the season. That being said, this is not going to be nearly as traumatic and exciting as it was last winter. - Billy Beane Quotes

There are very few winters we're going to go, 'Hey, we're set' a day after the season. That being said, this is not going to be nearly as traumatic and exciting as it was last winter.

It's not always possible in our situation to get your perfect guy. As always we're going to make any improvements we can, whatever it is. If Sandy Koufax wanted to come to pitch for us, I don't think I'd say, 'No Sandy, we need a right-handed bat, you'll have to come back later.' It's just the nature of our situation. - Billy Beane Quotes

It's not always possible in our situation to get your perfect guy. As always we're going to make any improvements we can, whatever it is. If Sandy Koufax wanted to come to pitch for us, I don't think I'd say, 'No Sandy, we need a right-handed bat, you'll have to come back later.' It's just the nature of our situation.

It's something you have to consider, no question. And that's out of respect for the guys already here. - Billy Beane Quotes

It's something you have to consider, no question. And that's out of respect for the guys already here.

Assuming we're healthy, Kenny's not going to have his hands tied very often. - Billy Beane Quotes

Assuming we're healthy, Kenny's not going to have his hands tied very often.

At some point we need to move on. We need to start doing some things. That day is fast approaching, if it's not here already. Our prom dress has been on for over [a] year and we've been standing there, with a corsage, waiting. - Billy Beane Quotes

At some point we need to move on. We need to start doing some things. That day is fast approaching, if it's not here already. Our prom dress has been on for over [a] year and we've been standing there, with a corsage, waiting.

Do I wish everybody in baseball had the same amount to spend? Absolutely. At some point, the disadvantage of being a small-market team is that the inefficiencies will be weeded out. Having less than your competitor is never an advantage. - Billy Beane Quotes

Do I wish everybody in baseball had the same amount to spend? Absolutely. At some point, the disadvantage of being a small-market team is that the inefficiencies will be weeded out. Having less than your competitor is never an advantage.

We're fine with Joe as the only lefty down there. He was a very good reliever for us before Rich got hurt, and I expect him to be a very good reliever for us again. He has all the tools for success. - Billy Beane Quotes

We're fine with Joe as the only lefty down there. He was a very good reliever for us before Rich got hurt, and I expect him to be a very good reliever for us again. He has all the tools for success.

Frank felt great. Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training. - Billy Beane Quotes

Frank felt great. Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training.

There was a real sense of determination in talking to him. You could get carried away with superlatives with Frank Thomas. Arguably, he is one of the greatest offensive players of his generation. - Billy Beane Quotes

There was a real sense of determination in talking to him. You could get carried away with superlatives with Frank Thomas. Arguably, he is one of the greatest offensive players of his generation.

This guy's skill level and ability is undeniable. Frank Thomas is a presence. - Billy Beane Quotes

This guy's skill level and ability is undeniable. Frank Thomas is a presence.

I think it will have a major impact. - Billy Beane Quotes

I think it will have a major impact.

Frank was pretty direct that this is where he wanted to go. He wanted to be in the right situation with the right club, so it wasn't really that difficult putting [a deal] together. - Billy Beane Quotes

Frank was pretty direct that this is where he wanted to go. He wanted to be in the right situation with the right club, so it wasn't really that difficult putting [a deal] together.

He underwent a number of stress tests, very strenuous, and Frank felt great. He has a very good chance of being ready in April. He believes he'll be ready in Spring Training, we're just taking a conservative approach mentally. - Billy Beane Quotes

He underwent a number of stress tests, very strenuous, and Frank felt great. He has a very good chance of being ready in April. He believes he'll be ready in Spring Training, we're just taking a conservative approach mentally.

When Frank is healthy, he is a huge right-handed presence. And that's been a big issue for us the last couple of years. - Billy Beane Quotes

When Frank is healthy, he is a huge right-handed presence. And that's been a big issue for us the last couple of years.

You could get carried away with the superlatives. Not just his power, but his selectivity at the plate. That type of approach can carry over to the other guys in the lineup. - Billy Beane Quotes

You could get carried away with the superlatives. Not just his power, but his selectivity at the plate. That type of approach can carry over to the other guys in the lineup.

Power

This guy probably represents nirvana for us from an offensive standpoint. We see him as an incredible acquisition. - Billy Beane Quotes

This guy probably represents nirvana for us from an offensive standpoint. We see him as an incredible acquisition.

Having too many players that deserve to play is not a bad problem to have. We've certainly been on the other side of it. We've never been a club that's had a tremendous amount of depth. (Trading a player) is not something that's on our list to do. - Billy Beane Quotes

Having too many players that deserve to play is not a bad problem to have. We've certainly been on the other side of it. We've never been a club that's had a tremendous amount of depth. (Trading a player) is not something that's on our list to do.

My guess is if you talk to Frank, he'll probably want to be playing in 'B' games the first week of March. But we want to get as much out of the him in the regular season as we can, so we are going to be conservative. - Billy Beane Quotes

My guess is if you talk to Frank, he'll probably want to be playing in 'B' games the first week of March. But we want to get as much out of the him in the regular season as we can, so we are going to be conservative.

Games

It's something we didn't know about, but he came forward with the information, so I commend him for that. - Billy Beane Quotes

It's something we didn't know about, but he came forward with the information, so I commend him for that.

This is the first time since I've been here that we haven't spent the off-season replacing what we've lost. We felt like we were very competitive last year. . . . In particular, when we were healthy, it was a very, very good team. So the idea that we were adding to this group . . . it's a first for us since I've been here as the general manager. - Billy Beane Quotes

This is the first time since I've been here that we haven't spent the off-season replacing what we've lost. We felt like we were very competitive last year. . . . In particular, when we were healthy, it was a very, very good team. So the idea that we were adding to this group . . . it's a first for us since I've been here as the general manager.

I'm sure we'll have some sort of conversation. That's going to be a challenge, even if we start negotiations. He's a talented guy who is going to command a lot. - Billy Beane Quotes

I'm sure we'll have some sort of conversation. That's going to be a challenge, even if we start negotiations. He's a talented guy who is going to command a lot.

Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training. There was a real sense of determination in talking to him. - Billy Beane Quotes

Frank believes he'll be ready in spring training. There was a real sense of determination in talking to him.

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