A biography for Joe Torrehasn’t been written yet.
“It's not easy to just say you don't want to do something any more.”
“As a supporter of the Prostate Cancer Foundation and their Home Run Challenge program, I am extremely grateful for the valuable partnerships and relationships built with Major League Baseball and our affiliates.”
“There will be a time when everyone on the team is going to contribute to winning a pennant.”
“I believe anybody who is not afraid to fail is a winner.”
“There's nothing that can replace the feeling of winning.”
“You know, Mike Milken, the money that he has raised for cancer research has been remarkable.”
“When I was a player and hit into a double play, I felt as if I was letting everyone down.”
“I just don't like to dwell on stuff.”
“I've enjoyed my time in the American League, the fans of Southern California and other friendships.”
“My wife accuses me - and she's probably right - that I'm sometimes oversensitive.”
“I am deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of umpire Wally Bell.”
“The fact that somebody is reducing your salary is just telling me they're not satisfied with what you're doing.”
“I feel very fortunate to have broken in with the Milwaukee Braves organization.”
“Golf is the only game I know where you call a foul on yourself.”
“My father wasn't the best role model to me.”
“It's nice to have writers write nice things about you and guys on radio and TV say nice things about you, but the guy who's in the locker next to you is the one you play the game for.”
“I think that I have a sensitivity toward people, and that is a strength.”
“I've been very, very fortunate. I never had to work for a living.”
“Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It's about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.”
“I knew what the Dodgers uniform represented as a kid growing up in Brooklyn.”