Pat Gillick People Quotations

I don't really know John, aside from the fact I scouted him in San Antonio, where he was a pretty good high school catcher. But I can see why people say what they're saying.

People seemed more interested in their martinis than me,

We're looking for a top-of-the-rotation guy, someone who can strike people out and stop losing streaks. I'm optimistic we can find one. They're available. It just depends on what you have to give them. You may have to overpay.

A year from now you can ask me that. My job is to try to coach and make people better.

It doesn't make very good sense, and it's not like they don't have people who could play second base. With somebody playing out of position, all it takes is one hard slide and he could be done.

We're trying to add more depth to our pitching staff and give Charlie more people to look at in spring training.

The thing you learn over the years is to delegate a lot more. Not that you're not involved, but you delegate. If you have confidence in people around you, then you feel free to delegate.