We always try to get some new players because they bring a freshness. But we're not going to not take somebody (back) if the new guy isn't that good.
More Quotes from Sparky Lyle:
We had a lot of success last season with guys that came with major-league experience. I'm glad to see that we're going to have about five pitchers with big-league time with us to start the year.Sparky Lyle
There are two things going on. Do we have the money to sign another player That's probably something we'll talk about tonight, but we can't go into the season without a shortstop.
Sparky Lyle
Billy actually passed the pitcher but I thought that the pitcher got the corner of the bag and Billy got the middle. It was close.
Sparky Lyle
The thing is you (pitchers) can't be messing around with the guys in the front of the order. Eventually, it will catch up with you. They could be the best at those positions (in the batting order) in the league.
Sparky Lyle
Last year I didn't think he was ready to throw, and I told him to take the rest of the year off. I gave him my word that we would bring him to spring training.
Sparky Lyle
I knew this guy was a bona fide closer, but to see him go out and throw, he is very very good. A lot of times you don't know about these guys until you see them a couple times, but he is very legitimate. He goes about his work seriously but still has a good time.
Sparky Lyle
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
We have the Troops to Teachers program, which encourages retired military individuals to go into teaching.Ralph Regula
That was my fear, which is why when I was took over a book, I was always trying to tweak it a little bit so that it looked like I was trying to add something instead of keeping the status quo.
Todd McFarlane
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.
Whitney Houston