I had only played five games in my senior year in high school. I was not large enough. Hell, when I graduated, I was about five foot four and weighed 120 pounds. I didn't go with the Dodgers until spring training of 1940 and I weighed all of 155 pounds soaking wet. Pee Wee Reese American Athlete More Pee Wee Reese Quotes 1
Say 'Dodgers' and people know you're talking about baseball. Say 'Braves' and they ask, 'What reservation?' Say 'Reds' and they think of communism. Say 'Padres' and they look around for a priest. Tommy Lasorda American Baseball Player More Tommy Lasorda Quotes 1
[LOS ANGELES: LHP Wilson Alvarez, who hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since Aug. 6, is close to being activated after another throwing session. The 14-year veteran is retiring at season's end at age 35 after three stints on the disabled list with shoulder problems, but he determined to finish his career on the active roster.] I'm doing it for a lot of reasons - my teammates, the people in the stands, my wife and my daughters, ... I want to show that I don't give up no matter what gets in my way. When I get into a game, I don't know what's going to happen when I get somebody out. I might cry, I don't know. I don't know how I'm going to react. It's going to very emotional, I can tell you that. But as far as next year, I've made my decision. I don't want to go through surgery again. I know I won't last another season if I did. It's time to give somebody else a chance, instead of going back on the DL. Wilson Alvarez More Wilson Alvarez Quotes 0
Many children work hard to please their parents, but what I truly longed for was good times that were about us, not about me. That is the real hole the Dodgers filled in my life. Gil Hodges American Athlete More Gil Hodges Quotes 0
Being Captain of the Dodgers meant representing an organization committed to winning and trying to keep it going. We could have won every year if the breaks had gone right. Pee Wee Reese American Athlete More Pee Wee Reese Quotes 0
Even the draft dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, most of them... unless they are breaking Canadian laws .. are getting American dollars from Ma and Pa at home to spend here. Gordon Sinclair Canadian Journalist More Gordon Sinclair Quotes 0
The Dodgers are going to have the first option. I'm happy with the organization. Now is the time I have the choice to stay or go, but I'm not thinking about leaving yet. Adrian Beltre More Adrian Beltre Quotes 0
I want to thank you all for supporting the Dodgers, [and] for supporting Los Angeles, ... the best fans in the world. Antonio Villaraigosa More Antonio Villaraigosa Quotes 0
We were talking, but we never talked about a contract. I was part of the Dodgers, and I always will be, but we just didn't have the right timing. I had a job and I wasn't looking. That's why I was flattered even to be considered. Bobby Valentine More Bobby Valentine Quotes 0
In the ring, it's two of California's biggest stars, next to the Dodgers and Angels, going at it. Style-wise, it's got to be a good fight. Carl Moretti More Carl Moretti Quotes 0
Now I'm against the Dodgers, but I feel nothing different because I'm going to face new guys, not former teammates. (Guys like) Jeff Kent. It's not the same guys, so I don't really feel like I'm facing the Dodgers. It's different. Chan Ho Park More Chan Ho Park Quotes 0
He's a winner. In talking to guys who have been with the Dodgers, they would say they enjoyed having him as manager. He works hard at what he does, he talks to them, and you can see that their pitching and fundamentals always have been strong. With the talent we have, I don't see any reason why he can't continue his successful run here. Craig Wilson More Craig Wilson Quotes 0
The Dodgers are a club steeped with a rich history, ... The 1955 team had a brilliant season and began the Dodgers' incredible world championship legacy. We are honored to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this great team's achievement, as these players left an indelible mark on our history. Frank McCourt More Frank McCourt Quotes 0
That's my style. I learned that from [Dodgers closer] Eric Gagne. Guillermo Mota More Guillermo Mota Quotes 0
It took me by surprise that a team with such tradition as the Dodgers would consider me. I'm going with an open mind as if the job was mine. The Dodgers are equal to baseball, so I feel proud to be considered to be their manager. Manny Acta More Manny Acta Quotes 0
Two of the most miserable players in baseball - the Dodgers' Milton Bradley and Jeff Kent - are at war with each other. Isn't this a little like choosing sides between Iran and North Korea? Mike Bianchi More Mike Bianchi Quotes 0
It's more than strange, it's disturbing. Baseball was the sport growing up in Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Dodgers were everybody's life. Then, all of a sudden, they're leaving. They're going to a foreign place. I was angry. I never lost that anger. Steve Golden More Steve Golden Quotes 0
I am very happy that my dream of playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers was realized. It will be a difficult race in spring training to make the opening-day roster. Takashi Saito More Takashi Saito Quotes 0