We baby them too much, ... That's why we don't have the Jim Kaats and Don Suttons and Nolan Ryans anymore.

You've got a 4-1 lead, give it to guys like Jim Bunning, Bob Gibson or Dontrelle (Willis), you'll close them out.

He spoils you when he makes those funs (throws) over to first. He doesn't have that gun anymore.

If you do something he doesn't like, he just might flip you. Nolan Ryan was that way. Don Drysdale, I'm sure was that way. (Bob) Gibson was that way. Not that they're out of control. They're not out of control; they're in control. But they're going to win the game.

Look, he isn’t even concerned.”
I poured the tea. “He’s concerned, Mother. He just doesn’t panic, because he’s in charge and if he panics, everybody else will panic.”
“I can jog around the room pretending to scream if you would like,” Jim offered.

(A close game) was expected. (Coach) Jim (Nolan) is one of the best coaches around and always has his team prepared. This is a tough place to play. I knew it was going to be a battle.