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No one's gonna give a damn in July if you lost a game in March.
Earl Weaver
July
March
I became an optimist when I discovered that I wasn't going to win any more games by being anything else.
Earl Weaver
Being
Games
The job of arguing with the umpire belongs to the manager, because it won't hurt the team if he gets thrown out of the game.
Earl Weaver
Manager
Hurt
Job
Umpire
The key step for an infielder is the first one, to the left or right, but before the ball is hit.
Earl Weaver
First
Key
Right
The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.
Earl Weaver
Winning
Baseball
Games
Key
This ain't a football game, we do this every day.
Earl Weaver
Day
Football
In baseball, you can't kill the clock. You've got to give the other man his chance. That's why this is the greatest game.
Earl Weaver
Baseball
Chance
Man
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the damn plate and five the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all.
Earl Weaver
Baseball
Chance
Man
Nobody likes to hear it, because it's dull, but the reason you win or lose is darn near always the same - pitching.
Earl Weaver
Reason
Don't worry, the fans don't start booing until July.
Earl Weaver
Fans
July
Worry
I think the National League has better biorhythms in July.
Earl Weaver
July
I think there should be bad blood between all clubs.
Earl Weaver
Blood
Momentum? Momentum is the next day's starting pitcher.
Earl Weaver
Day
Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players.
Earl Weaver
Manager
Coaches
A manager should stay as far away as possible from his players. I don't know if I said ten words to Frank Robinson while he played for me.
Earl Weaver
Manager
Words