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
atmosphere baseball chicago decisions east four home maybe people thrown west
I managed in Philadelphia for four years. The whole East Coast, obviously, the atmosphere is a lot different than out West or even in Milwaukee, Chicago or any of those cities. There's going to be times, obviously, where you get some people thrown out at home plate. You're going to make decisions that maybe don't go your way, and that's just the way baseball is.
against announced attendance follow people playing series spring teams
It's a World Series atmosphere, and it's like this every day. In spring training, we were playing against teams people really don't follow and every place announced a new attendance record.
bring decision good great guys himself joe lets people quality since spring surround tough tries
A lot of guys say, 'I'm not going to bring that many guys in that have managed,' but Joe tries to surround himself with good people. I think the people we've got are quality people, and Joe lets us do our thing. Being around Joe since spring training, you can see why he's such a great manager. He relies on his staff. And yet, when there's a tough decision to be made, he makes it.
new-york ideas people
The people in New York have no idea what they're doing.
came guys knew
I knew I was going to see all you guys when I came over here today.
I like our team, ... I like our team.
buys forward guys heat likes looking meeting takes
I'm looking forward to meeting Mr. Steinbrenner. I know he takes a lot of heat -- they say he buys pennants and that -- but I like guys who like to win, and he likes to win.
care coaches envy nice owner winning
It's not envy. It's nice to see an owner care as much about winning as the coaches and players.
taking teach
I'm going to teach Robbie that when he's done taking 25 grounders, we're not done. There's 25 more. There's always going to be 25 more.
lucky
In a lot of ways, we're lucky to be where we are.
came definitely good heard kid lazy learn needs seen single wants word
What Robbie needs to learn is to concentrate every single pitch, every single inning. That will come in time. He's a good kid and he wants to learn, that's encouraging. He is definitely not lazy. That's one word I heard used about him when I came here -- lazy -- but I haven't seen it.
brian
Brian and I talked. We're pretty much on the same page. Nothing's been finalized.
brian
Brian and I talked. We're pretty much on the same page, ... Nothing's been finalized.
definitely everybody matured thinks
Everybody thinks I'm such a hard-ass. Lemme tell you, if you're a veteran, I'm going to give you your space. In that regard, I've definitely matured a lot.