Top 106 Quotes & Sayings by Ryne Sandberg - Page 2

In other ways, one way to be in a lineup or stay in a lineup or stay in a spot is to produce.

There's nothing I would do differently, no wishing I had done this or done that.

If a hitter gets hot, I wouldn't take a hot hitter out of the lineup.

I'm optimistic about the future.

You want to see energy, and you want to see guys on the same page. You want guys to work together and have that energy come out onto the field. That's a good place to start.

I'm not a sportswriter. I don't get to vote. I don't get the ballot in the mail, so it's out of my hands either way. I can say that in the history of the Hall of Fame, there are no suspicions about guys who are in the Hall of Fame.

It was everyone going up there to swing for the fences, because the home runs were what would get them on 'SportsCenter.' That really changed the mindset of the players.

Your first responsibility is to the organization, to teach and prepare players to get to the big leagues and have them ready when they get there, but everyone in the minors wants to be in the majors.

I'm not thinking about records. Just winning the pennant would be exciting.

I know I'm appreciated by how fans treat me, and the best way to treat them is play every day, hard. I sign autographs, but if I'm with someone I don't know who doesn't start the conversation, there won't be a conversation. That's just me, living my life. But I'll loosen up after baseball.

Tainted numbers, I believe, do not belong in the Hall of Fame.

I thought I was a pretty good shortstop, but I also wanted to play in the major leagues.

Time and time again, I see former teammates, and we talk about it. It feels like we are all on the same page: We enjoyed the regular season, but we were disappointed in not making the World Series.

The Phillies liked the work I had done with the Cubs, and really wanted me there. They were on the phone as soon as my contract was up in Chicago, and it was just a great feeling to be wanted, to be appreciated for the work you do.

I'd rather play a double-header than speak at a banquet, and if I went to Wrigley Field knowing I had to be somewhere two hours after the game, it would bother me all day.

You don't get hits if you're depressed.

Even if we're in fifth place in September, I get butterflies before a game. I'm nervous.

Typically, a position change is more for instructional league and winter time. It's just a more relaxed situation. A player can make some mistakes and learn from them. That's the proper way to go about a position change, for me.

I defend my players and coaches.

I have to do what I have to do, and you have to go where the opportunities are.

All it takes to play baseball is a strong arm, good speed, and the coordination to hit the ball. That's it.

You never forget the feeling of not getting to the World Series. Yes, it sticks with you.

I just appreciated so much the contract they gave me, and I wanted to give something back to the Cubs' organization.

Baseball is all about relationships, and in some ways, what know you and who knows you.

Am I impressed by myself? Nah, not really.

I've been in baseball my whole life, so I understand there's a lot in baseball that is out of your control, and you have to focus on the things you can control.

I've spent 34 years associated with the Cubs, and part of the reason I've stayed in baseball is because I want to be part of a World Series winner.

For me, the game starts with starting pitching.

I've always had that attitude that things happen for a reason.

When I'm arguing, I'm competing. I'm trying to win a game. And if that's what's called for, it's just a reaction.

I was in the postseason twice and I'm thankful for that

I had to prepare physically every day, and I didn't leave many scraps for the writers

I had too much respect for the game to leave it behind or to make it my second or third sport in college

In baseball, there's always the next day

If you played the game the right way, played the game for the team, good things would happen

There was Shawon Dunston and Mark Grace, and together we were a double play combination for ten years

If this validates anything, it's that learning how to bunt and hit-and-run and turning two is more important than knowing where to find the little red light on the dugout camera.

I played it right because that's what you're supposed to do – play it right and with respect.

I've been proud to be a lifelong Chicago Cub and still be with the Cubs. That's always been important to me and I think it's always been special

I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponent or your teammates or your organization or your manager, and never, ever your uniform.

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine

I was in awe every time I walked on to the field

In my day, if a guy came to spring training 20 pounds heavier than what he left, he was considered out of shape and was probably in trouble.

There's not too many guys that spend their whole career with one team and I think it's very fortunate and a blessing for me

The fourth major league game I ever saw in person, I was in uniform

No player in baseball history worked harder, suffered more, or did it better than Andre Dawson. Hes the best Ive ever seen.