Don Mattingly Quotes

We all have the temptation to be backseat drivers when it comes to decisions that don't work out the way we want.

Honestly, at one time I thought Babe Ruth was a cartoon character. I really did, I mean, I wasn't born until 1961, and I grew up in Indiana.

If you don't second-guess yourself, then you are not trying to get better.

His reputation preceded him before he got here.

You never know who’s watching.

I have had many occasions this year where I questioned and second-guessed my decision in a game, but it comes down to learning from mistakes and being accountable for what you did right or did wrong.

Baseball's still a game. I don't want it to be work. I want it to be a game.

I'm always writing at night - things I would change, things I would do differently. When I write a note, it sticks in my head differently.

I like being close to the bats.

I can't concern myself with what's going on with the club or what the media is writing. If you pay attention to those things, that's when you get yourself in trouble.

I definitely want to manage. I just don't think it's the time right now.

Nobody can see into the future. Nobody knows what going to go on.

I'm not afraid of criticism or what somebody may think.

When I write a note, it sticks in my head differently.

Has he (Rickey Henderson) ever been here (Spring Training) the first day? You have to say Rickey's consistent. That's what you want in a ballplayer - consistency.

Managers have people second-guessing them all the time.

I want to be on the field. It's a better place to talk to the guys. It's a relaxed atmosphere. You want to make sure you know what's going on, not just with the hitters.

What did I do to deserve this?

I don't know what to say other than you're really honored another team is looking at you.

I've wanted to manage a long time and I've been moving in that direction.