Ned Colletti
Ned Colletti
Ned Louis Colletti, Jr. is an American sports executive. He is the senior adviser to the president of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was general manager of the Dodgers from 2006 through 2014. Before moving to the Dodgers, he was assistant general manager of the San Francisco Giants...
ProfessionBusiness Executive
Date of Birth16 April 1954
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He didn't have a lot to say. I just gave him the information, and wished him well. That was it.
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It helped me, the way I grew up, ... My parents didn't have a surplus of anything, so you always had to watch what you did. I carry that to this day.
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It hindered him last season a bit and he had it drained a few times. But it gave us no concern. We knew there was a possibility he would need a little cleanup on it at some point in time.
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In this organization, we've had three catchers in three years. It's a more difficult transition than people give it credit for.
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In 2002 when he came to the Giants, his impact on the club was immeasurable. Without Kenny Lofton, the Giants wouldn't have wound up in the post-season and the World Series.
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I need to find a player who can hit in the middle of the lineup.
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If we can add a fifth starter, that would be terrific. I traded messages with (Weaver's agent) today. If it's not Jeff, we're still interested in a fifth starter.
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In the last five or six days, I think I have cried more than I have since my father died in 1982. It's been tremendously emotional for me,
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His ability to get on base and score runs, combined with his speed and defense, are great additions to our club.
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Grady is a street-smart guy who grew up in the country.
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I can't tell you how exciting it is to have a chance to see some of the people I've heard to much about.
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I've learned to never expect or require performances that exceed the player's ability. If they just equal their ability, that's what you want.
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I told [McCourt] the season is like a kaleidoscope. Every day it changes one degree and the picture is different.
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The more experienced you are, the better off you are.