When I was 16 years old, my brother Frank said, ‘You’d better become a catcher, because you’re too big and fat to do anything else.’ Well, I took his advice. It was a quick way to get to the big leagues, and I’ve never regretted it. – Joe Torre
The fact that somebody is reducing your salary is just telling me they’re not satisfied with what you’re doing. – Joe Torre
I won’t be managing the Mets. I am closing the door on managing the Mets and probably everybody else. – Joe Torre
That’s the sign of a good relationship, when you can pick up a phone and it doesn’t matter when the last time you spoke was. – Joe Torre
I’ve enjoyed my time in the American League, the fans of Southern California and other friendships. – Joe Torre
If a club is winning, you never pay attention to a guy who’s 0-for-10. If a club is losing, all of a sudden you’ll find that he’s the main reason why you’re losing, which is absurd for me. – Joe Torre
My 12 years in New York were very, very special, the fans were very special, and it’s something I will take with me wherever I go and into retirement. – Joe Torre
When I was coming home from school as a youngster, and I saw my dad’s car in the driveway, I would go to a friend’s house. I connected my dad being there with fear. – Joe Torre
Pitchers make adjustments, and it’s up to the hitters to readjust and sort of tweak what they do. – Joe Torre
Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result. – Joe Torre
Stress is something that is sort of out of your control. You get stressed out over looking at the finish line. Stress is something that is an outside thing. Stress is an anxiety. – Joe Torre
It’s nice to have writers write nice things about you and guys on radio and TV say nice things about you, but the guy who’s in the locker next to you is the one you play the game for. – Joe Torre
At 7-1, your pitching has obviously controlled that other team. At 16-10, I’m not sure when it’s safe. – Joe Torre
I have great confidence in Rick Caruso’s unique qualifications and his ability to lead a successful bid for the Los Angeles Dodgers. – Joe Torre
