Larry Bowa
Larry Bowa
Lawrence Robert Bowais a former professional baseball shortstop, former manager, and coach in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets; managed the San Diego Padres and Phillies, and is currently the Phillies' bench coach...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth6 December 1945
decision good himself joe surround tough tries
Joe tries to surround himself with good people. He relies on his staff. And yet, when there's a tough decision to be made, he makes it.
close espn playing poker
He should be playing on ESPN poker because he's been very close to the vest.
chance good wants
He has a chance to be something special. He's a good kid, and he wants to be good. He wants to get better.
die guys home middle
We're pretty much going to live and die with home runs. That's our offense. The guys in the middle of the lineup are key.
far thinks tough
I don't think it's going to be as tough as everyone thinks it's going to be as far as the atmosphere.
both came depleted farm feet great hands move players
I was told before I came here that they depleted the farm system. But I see a lot of players I like, especially those two kids. They both have great hands and they move their feet well. They look comfortable at this level.
easy joe knew until work yankees
I wasn't going to come back until he called me. The Yankees organization is special, it's what you think about as a kid. I also knew Joe would be easy to work for.
account boss hot mean
You'll be on the hot seat. You don't like it, don't take the job. Everybody's got a boss -- I don't mean that 'The Boss.' Everybody's got a higher-up that you have to account for, and that's the way it is.
rest run sign stop
(Johnny) Damon and (Derek) Jeter won't need much coaching. They know how to run the bases. The rest of them will need a stop sign now and then.
face gets larry
Larry then comes charging at me screaming, 'What did IÊf--- do?' ... Larry then gets in my face and says, 'Do you know what you f--- are? ...'
face gets larry
Larry then comes charging at me screaming, 'What did IÂ f--- do?' ... Larry then gets in my face and says, 'Do you know what you f--- are? ...'
terrible
That was a terrible call. A terrible call,
stays
If he stays healthy, ... he'll be very, very good. I can see it.
cheated league series
I feel like I was cheated not being able to make it to the Little League World Series as a kid.