Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson
Frank Robinsonis an American former Major League Baseballoutfielder and manager. He played for five teams from 1956 to 1976, and became the only player to win league MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues. He won the Triple Crown, was a member of two teams that won the World Series, and amassed the fourth-most career home runs at the time of his retirement. Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth31 August 1935
CityBeaumont, TX
CountryUnited States of America
If he comes to me in a week or so and says: 'My arm is feeling good. I think I can go out there,' I might take him up on it.
If he wins the job, we will be better off in that respect, because he can create a little havoc at the top of the lineup and put some pressure on the defense and pitching if they are worried about him stealing second or going from first to third.
If he was at .1995, ... I'd sit him.
If he's not on the ball club, you may have to carry an extra guy. So he makes a big difference in three different areas: catching, infielder or outfielder and a pitcher. He's going to affect the makeup of this ball club.
If he's going to play here, he's going to have to be out in left field. He said he's ready to play, he needs to play, he's ready for the season, and I penciled him in the lineup in left field.
If he's going to play here, he's going to have to be out in left field.
If he's anywhere near what he's capable of doing with the bat he can help the team,
If I had my druthers, I'd get a multiyear contract, for the next three years, and then that would be enough managing,
I don't think that will have an effect on what his thinking is as far as the situation and the decision he will make once he gets back here. Because of him going over there and them not playing him, I don't think that will change his mind.
The frustration starts when we played like we played last night and then we come out and play like we did today. I don't know what it is. I just can't figure this team out.
The first time was much more severe, and he wasn't able to walk. I think this one will be kind of short term,
The chance is very good that he doesn't pitch again this year. I'd be surprised if he does. But if he does, it's because he says his arm is good. ... He still feels like his arm is not right and as long as he feels that way, I wouldn't even think about sending him out there to the mound.