Quotes by Dan O'Brien

“The only way to overcome is to hang in.”

“Theyve shown they are bona fide major-league pitchers,”

“Theyre fair deals for everybody concerned. And obviously we have certain expectations in regards to each of them in terms of their contributions this coming season.”

“This is really a grind-it-out period.”

“Theres no doubt, winning is the priority, and hes going to be fully supportive in achieving that goal. I think hes indicated that hes going to be open-minded about any proposals that are put forth.”

“Its real evident that hes genuinely passionate and really cares about this team and this city. That can only mean good things for this franchise.”

“Winning is the priority. Theres no doubt hell be supportive in achieving that goal.”

“Miguels bat is a work in progress, (too),”

“We have to be consistent with the commissioners office guidelines, ... The commissioner wants to keep the focus on the postseason and hold off on major announcements.”

“Its, at the moment, only a concept, ... Basically until this season, Matts been a starter. Were looking at the best way to maximize how we use him. We havent made up our minds yet.”

You can only look forward to a South Dakota winter if, as with childbirth, remodeling a house, or writing a novel, youre able to forget how bad it was the last time.

When first starting to work with someone you try to get them in the same mindset that you were in when you were successful, and I realized the best thing you can ever do is realize that they are not you. They have a different persona and mindset, and you have to figure out what works best within your communication with that athlete.