Felipe Alou
Felipe Alou
Felipe Rojas Alou, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder, first baseman, and manager. He managed the Montreal Exposand the San Francisco Giants. The first Dominican to play regularly in the major leagues, he is the most prominent member of one of the sport's most notable families of the late 20th century: he was the oldest of the trio of baseball-playing brothers that included Matty and Jesús, who were both primarily outfielders, and his son Moisés was also primarily an...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth12 May 1935
bullpen full good guys hands next possibilities
Correia and (Brad) Hennessey were guys who were always up and down, bullpen back to starting. Now we have our hands full with good possibilities for next year. Correia won't have to go back to the bullpen.
bonds bring good guys shown
We had injuries, Bonds and (Armando) Benitez. To this day, Bonds hasn't shown up. And a lot of guys didn't have a good season. So you bring up the young guys.
college face guys polished stuff throws
I was one of the first guys to face Seaver in the majors. He was a college guy (Southern Cal), so he was more polished than this kid. But the stuff he throws is the same.
fun given guys several spring
For several reasons, this spring has given a lot of guys opportunities to show what they've got. And they're doing it. It's been a fun thing to watch.
believe blood guys opposite september team throw trades trading
September is not even here yet. Throw some new blood out there. ... Trades help. I don't believe this team is trading the young guys ? it's the opposite now.
believe blood guys opposite september team throw trades trading
September is not even here yet, ... Throw some new blood out there. ... Trades help. I don't believe this team is trading the young guys ? it's the opposite now.
base guys knew
You guys knew the base was open. I knew it, too.
bat coming giants guys hits hitters hitting last looking looks position swinging time year
We said last year the Giants were coming up with position guys who are respectable big-league prospects. These guys are swinging the bat well. Elly is hitting the ball. (Todd) Linden is getting hot. (Steve) Finley looks like he's getting two hits every time he plays. Overall, the hitters are looking pretty good.
dead game giving guys people playing proud three whatever
we've been (left for) dead for three months. There weren't too many people who thought we'd be playing any game now that was important. Whatever happens, I'm proud of our guys for not giving up.
baseball game good guys needs
I've had guys from everywhere. But the game needs more good players, ... Baseball is an integrated, international game.
guys hurricane middle obvious
It was obvious we were stalling like a hurricane in the middle of the ocean, ... not going anywhere, so why not give the young guys a shot?
excited gives great guys teammates watching
It's a big difference. It gives me a lot of confidence. The guys feel great about having him back. The new guys are excited about being his teammates and watching him hit.
games guys individual pick
The only way we will have those two guys play a lot of games is if we have an individual to pick up the slack,
bad defeat guys lost sorry start three
It is a like a defeat for everyone that three guys lost their jobs, ... That was never my intent. I'm sorry that happened, but I'm not sorry for what I said. I feel very bad for them, but I didn't start this mess.