Jim Palmer Quotes


Jim Palmer

I hate the cursed Oriole fundamentals... I`ve been doing them since 1964. I do them in my sleep. I hate spring training.

Two weeks, maybe three. You never know with psychosomatic injuries You have to take your time with them.

Most pitchers are too smart to manage.

There`s only one cure for what`s wrong with all of us pitchers, and that`s to take a year off. Then, after you`ve gone a year without throwing, quit altogether.

Your memorabilia becomes more significant. It does put you in a different category.

You can`t win if nobody catches the ball in the outfield. You`re only as good as the team you have behind you.

Losing is no disgrace if you`ve given your best.






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