Quotes by Bobby Valentine

“It stuck with me for quite a while,”

“Ive lived that lifetime of doing it and regretting it. But not at all now. It was, what? Thirty years ago?”

“Id just tell him, `Great catch, ... He looked like he was being careful. He knew where he was at the time and place and that he was going to miss it or catch it and not injure himself. My situation was different. I wasnt under control like him and my angle was different-I was going straight back. It could happen (to Ichiro), if he werent so controlled and graceful.”

“I was a speed, stolen base, agility kind of guy. I lost my balance and my ability to be something special.”

“Its not a pretty sight at the beach. But it only hurts when I go skiing. Im less than 100 percent, but I can make a pitching change and argue with an umpire. And thats all I need to do.”

“Unique, ... That wasnt that terrible of a team, I guess.”

“I dont think either team should have lost. The Hawks are a great team and the Marines are a great team and I congratulate everyone in the organization.”

“I only know what I read [in the press].”

“This is a very good team. Everyone has done what they needed to do to get here.”

“Watching our guys all season and the World Series on TV, I can tell you the level of play is equal. Such a competition would be great, and its time to do battle.”