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I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else.
Earl Weaver

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Author Profession: Coach
Nationality: American
Born: August 14, 1930

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I think there should be bad blood between all clubs.
Earl Weaver

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and five the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
Earl Weaver

A manager should stay as far away as possible from his players. I don't know if I said ten words to Frank Robinson while he played for me.
Earl Weaver

The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.
Earl Weaver

In baseball, you can't kill the clock. You've got to give the other man his chance. That's why this is the greatest game.
Earl Weaver

The key step for an infielder is the first one, to the left or right, but before the ball is hit.
Earl Weaver

A manager's job is simple. For one hundred sixty-two games you try not to screw up all that smart stuff your organization did last December.
Earl Weaver

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