“I'm not going to get a hit every time in clutch situations, but over the course of the season I'll get a lot of clutch hits. I'm disappointed it's come to a time when they (Orioles fans) boo me. And then to turn around and have the nerve to cheer for you, that's the way baseball goes.” WayTurnsCoursesSituationFansBaseballSeasonsNervesDisappointedCheerClutch Author:Albert Belle
“I notice a lot of hitters fraternize with pitchers. I see guys laughing and giggling before the game. These are the same pitchers who are trying to beat them. I've never seen Roger Clemens talking to hitters before the game. Bob Gibson was the same way. Man, I don't even see (Greg) Maddux playing golf with hitters.” MenWayTryingGuyGamesTalkingLaughingBeatsGolfBobPitcherRogerPlaying Golf Author:Albert Belle
“Leaving wasn't a personal thing where I intentionally wanted to stick it to management or anyone. This is business. I felt I should have been rewarded for helping the Indians turn around a half century of losing. It was a shame they decided to treat me that way, after all I did for them. I helped this team go from one-hundred six losses to basically one-hundred six wins and into the World Series. And what do I get for it? Nothing.” WorldWayShouldHas BeensHelpingWantedTurnsWinningFeltLossHalfTeamCenturySixLosingHundredDecidedShould HaveTreatsShameManagementSticksSeriesLeavingShould Have BeenWorld SeriesPersonal Things Book:Don't Call Me Joey: The Wit and Wisdom of Albert Belle Source: Don't Call Me Joey: The Wit and Wisdom of Albert Belle
“People want me to do things, be a certain way and that's not going to happen. I'm going to be Albert Belle.” PeopleWayWantHappensCertainWant MeBelle Author:Albert Belle
“The way I figure is we win as a team and we lose as a team, but I've got to figure out some way where I can have a better April and help the team get off to a better start. I normally heat up when it gets warm, but it would be nice to come out of April and everybody is chasing you.” WayI CanHelpingWould BeWinningLosesNiceTeamFiguresWarmHeatBeing NiceChasingApril Author:Albert Belle
“While in the clinic, I discovered I had problems with concentration, motivation, attitude, and temper. I have found a new way of life through the clinic's program and a 12-step recovery plan.” WayProblemMotivationFoundAttitudeStepsPlansProgramRecoveryConcentrationTemperNew WaysClinic12 Step Recovery12 StepNew Way Of Life Book:Don't Call Me Joey: The Wit and Wisdom of Albert Belle Source: Don't Call Me Joey: The Wit and Wisdom of Albert Belle
